City · Mississippi
Philadelphia, Mississippi
Philadelphia, city, in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Philadelphia had 6,858 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,118 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,996 (±17). GEOID 2856960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,858
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,118 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,996 ±17
Median household income
$50,788
±$6,460 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$97,300
±$14,211 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$791
±$195 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Philadelphia and what county is it in?
Philadelphia is a city in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It covers 12.2 square miles of land, 583 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Philadelphia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,858 people lived in Philadelphia on July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,118 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,996 (±17).
| Measure | Philadelphia | Neshoba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,996 ±17 | 28,932 | −222 |
| Households | 2,746 ±201 | 10,283 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.18 | 2.77 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,156 ±213 | 12,116 | no clear change |
Philadelphia's population since 2000
From 7,303 in 2000 to 6,858 in 2025: down 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Philadelphia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Philadelphia?
The median resident of Philadelphia is 36.7 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.3%.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Neshoba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±4.9 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±3.4 pts | 27.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±2.7 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 42.6% ±2.9 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.3% ±5.9 pts | 57.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.6% ±7.1 pts | 21.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±5.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±3.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6% ±5.7 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9% ±5.0 pts | 17.7% | +9.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.9% ±4.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.4% ±8.8 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Philadelphia earn?
Half of Philadelphia's 2,746 households earn less than $50,788 a year (±$6,460), against $57,013 in Neshoba County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $40,389 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Neshoba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,788 ±$6,460 | $57,013 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,569 ±$6,831 | $72,069 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,389 ±$3,087 | $26,732 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.6% ±8.2 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.5% ±17.2 pts | 33.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8% ±6.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±3.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5% ±5.5 pts | 81.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Philadelphia?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Philadelphia's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 by its owner (±$14,211). The median renter pays $791 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Neshoba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,300 ±$14,211 | $100,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $791 ±$195 | $839 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2% ±19.8 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,050 ±$117 | $1,064 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0% ±7.2 pts | 78.1% | +14.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.0% ±7.2 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,156 ±213 | 12,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% ±7.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.7% ±5.7 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±2.0 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±3.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% ±3.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Philadelphia building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Philadelphia in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Philadelphia work and get to work?
72.8% of Philadelphia's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Philadelphia | Neshoba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7% ±6.0 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% ±4.6 pts | 7.5% | −8.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8% ±9.1 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±7.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min ±6.0 | 25.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Philadelphia?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Philadelphia, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $39,007 (Tract 105) to $54,738 (Tract 104).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104Neshoba County | 3,591 | $54,738 |
| Tract 105Neshoba County | 3,112 | $39,007 |
| Tract 101.01Neshoba County | 2,779 | $84,607 |
| Tract 102Neshoba County | 2,678 | $43,750 |
| Tract 107Neshoba County | 4,600 | $60,673 |
| Tract 9401Neshoba County | 4,282 | $51,781 |
| Tract 101.02Neshoba County | 2,722 | $73,594 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Philadelphia) · Census block assignment files
How does Philadelphia compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Philadelphia is the 4,117th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 52nd-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Philadelphia ranks 71st of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 52nd | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 87th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 95th | 187 |
| Median household income | 71st | 172 |
| Per capita income | 94th | 183 |
| Median home value | 142nd | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 99th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th | 171 |
| Median age | 102nd | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 58th | 182 |
| Work from home | 53rd | 57 |
| Travel time to work | 74th | 185 |
Philadelphia's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Philadelphia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Philadelphia?
16 of the 57 figures for Philadelphia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Philadelphia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Philadelphia.