Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) GNIS feature ID 0671597 Area 13.4 km² Population 985 (2000) | FIPS code 28-34340 Elevation 31 m Zip code 39555 Area code Area code 228 | |
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Country United States of America | ||
Hurley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi. It is part of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 985 at the 2000 census. The population grew to 1,551 by the 2010 census.
Contents
- Map of Hurley MS 39562 USA
- Geography
- Demographics
- Fire Department
- Law Enforcement
- Education
- Elementary Schools
- Middle School
- High School
- Notable people
- References
Map of Hurley, MS 39562, USA
Geography
Hurley is located at 30°39′48″N 88°29′58″W (30.663293, -88.499558).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13 km2), of which 5.2 square miles (13 km2) is land and 0.19% is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 985 people, 331 households, and 278 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 191.2 people per square mile (73.8/km²). There were 348 housing units at an average density of 67.6/sq mi (26.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.36% White, 0.91% African American, 0.51% Asian, and 1.22% from two or more races.
There were 331 households out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,042, and the median income for a family was $50,909. Males had a median income of $51,136 versus $20,326 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,761. About 6.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
Fire Department
The North East Jackson County Fire Department provides fire protection for the community.
Law Enforcement
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for the community.
Education
Hurley is served by the Jackson County School District. It includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.