Philadelphia is a city located in Neshoba County Mississippi. Philadelphia has a 2024 population of 6,866. It is also the county seat of Neshoba County. Philadelphia is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,086 in 2020.
The average household income in Philadelphia is $51,818 with a poverty rate of 32.21%. The median age in Philadelphia is 41.8 years: 42.6 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Philadelphia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,890 | 55.33% |
| White | 2,824 | 40.17% |
| Two or more races | 216 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,795 | 2.42 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 1,360 | 1.21 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 677 | 3.96 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Married | 626 | 3.25 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Male | 132 | 3.05 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 635 | 13.82% |
| Associates Degree | 457 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 359 | 7.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 581 | 12.65% |
| High School Graduate | 1,581 | 34.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 860 | 18.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,186 | 2,024 | 766 |
| Black | 2,179 | 1,628 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 86 | 13 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,947 | $0 | $40,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,083 | $98,361 | $57,292 |
| High School Graduate | $24,206 | $41,848 | $20,018 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,032 | $35,753 | $21,328 |
| Overall | $36,522 | $42,721 | $33,307 |
| Some College | $35,817 | $42,813 | $33,933 |
$36,522
Average Earnings
$42,721
Average Male
$33,307
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.21% of Philadelphia residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,788 | 1,797 | 47.44% |
| White | 2,595 | 350 | 13.49% |
| Multiple | 210 | 13 | 6.19% |
32.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.56%
Male Poverty Rate
36.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Philadelphia is Black, with 47.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Philadelphia is Multiple, with 6.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.96% |
| Some College | 17.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 98.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.91% |
| Female Employed | 14.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,469 | $59,307 |
| Households | $36,781 | $51,818 |
| Married Families | $80,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,518 | $41,659 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
419
Number of Veterans
252
Male Veterans
167
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
| 75+ | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 9.19% |
| Black | 160 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 25 | 56.82% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.02%
Born in Philadelphia
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.2%
Naturalized
99.35% of Philadelphia residents were born in the United States, with 86.02% having been born in Mississippi. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,591 | -55 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 6,646 | -55 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 6,701 | -55 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 6,756 | -55 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 6,811 | -55 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 6,866 | -55 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 6,921 | -32 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 6,953 | -74 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 7,027 | -59 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 7,086 | 16 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 7,070 | -54 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 7,124 | -108 | -1.49% |
| 2017 | 7,232 | -46 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 7,278 | -30 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 7,308 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 7,329 | -49 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 7,378 | -74 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 7,452 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 7,466 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 7,462 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,303 | 545 | 8.06% |
| 1990 | 6,758 | 324 | 5.04% |
| 1980 | 6,434 | 160 | 2.55% |
| 1970 | 6,274 | 1,257 | 25.05% |
| 1960 | 5,017 | 545 | 12.19% |
| 1950 | 4,472 | 761 | 20.51% |
| 1940 | 3,711 | 1,151 | 44.96% |
| 1930 | 2,560 | -4,031 | -61.16% |