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Philadelphia, MS
City in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Population
6,996
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
573
ZIP codes
0
Philadelphia and its ZIP codes
Philadelphia at a glance
- Philadelphia is about 9.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $50,788, 10% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (43% below Mississippi) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for Philadelphia, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Philadelphia, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,788
Poverty rate
25.6%
Median home value
$97,300
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Irish Americans (239), Dutch Americans (154).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Neshoba County. PPP loans are for Philadelphia.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,460
12,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,561
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $8,630 per person
How people get to work
Philadelphia, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Philadelphia, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
556
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Philadelphia, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.7%
U.S. 33.3% +13.4 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Philadelphia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TuckerCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Pearl RiverCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 31 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| UnionTown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| NoxapaterTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| SebastopolTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Standing PineCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| LouisvilleCity | 23 mi | 15.1 |
| DecaturTown | 24 mi | 5.5 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 15.7 |
| CarthageCity | 24 mi | 9.3 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 14.2 |
| RedwaterCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.5 |
| De KalbTown | 27 mi | 3.3 |
| HarpervilleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Philadelphia, MS in?
- Philadelphia is in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Philadelphia, MS?
- About 6,996 people live in Philadelphia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Philadelphia?
- Nearby places include Tucker (6.5 mi), Pearl River (6.9 mi), Bogue Chitto (12 mi), Union (15 mi), Noxapater (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023