Philadelphia, Mississippi

Population Data for Philadelphia, MS:

Population – 22606
Male – 47.39 %
Female – 52.61 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 59.48 %
Hispanic – 1.12 %
African American – 21.86 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 17.13 %
Asian – 0.23 %

Geographic Data for Philadelphia, Mississippi:

Population Density – 61.56 per sq. mi
Elevation – 424 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Philadelphia:

In Elementary School – 2,938 (47.64 %)
In High School – 1,475 (23.92 %)
In College – 731 (11.85 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,039 (7.61 %)
Associate’s Degree – 857 (6.27 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,577 (18.86 %)
High School Graduate – 4,393 (32.15 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,521 (11.13 %)

Employment and Household Data for Philadelphia, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.82 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.51 %
Unemployment Level – 7.46 %

Median Household Income – $28,411.00
Average Household Size – 2.64

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 30.45 %
2 Vehicles – 32.37 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.85 %

Average Cost to Rent in Philadelphia - $352 per month