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Philadelphia

Mississippi · 7,118 residents · 12.211 sq mi
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Philadelphia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,300. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,118
−3%since 2000
from 7,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
583 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Philadelphia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,472
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,778
+44%since 2000
from $15,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(4,008)
Black39.9%(2,913)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(110)
Asian0.5%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(4,638)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(2,899)
Black50.8%(3,615)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(134)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other3.5%(248)
Diversity Score69.2%(4,927)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philadelphia, Mississippi?

Philadelphia, Mississippi has about 7,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Philadelphia, Mississippi earns about $39,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philadelphia, Mississippi expensive?

In Philadelphia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Philadelphia, Mississippi?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Philadelphia, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philadelphia, Mississippi?

About 26.2% of people in Philadelphia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philadelphia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Philadelphia, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 360 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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