Greater Hattiesburg at a Glance

Overview of Greater Hattiesburg

Nicknamed the Hub City, Greater Hattiesburg is home to a vibrant culture, diverse economy, high quality of life and a world of opportunity.  Covering a tri-county area in South Mississippi, the Hattiesburg MSA encompasses Forrest, Lamar and Perry Counties, with a population of nearly 150,000.  Greater Hattiesburg is centrally located between Jackson, MS, Gulfport/Biloxi, MS, New Orleans, LA and Mobile, AL, offering a mix of big city advantages with small town charm.