City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Philadelphia, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Philadelphia - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,030
Residents
$36,781
Median income
$95,600
Median home
$842
Median rent (state)

Philadelphia - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Philadelphia places in the 6th percentile for household income and the 16th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

6th
percentile, household income
8th
percentile, home value
1st
percentile, median rent
16th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Philadelphia, MS

7,030 people live in Philadelphia, Mississippi - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $36,781 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 28.6%. Typical homes in Philadelphia are valued around $95,600, and the median resident age is 41.8 years. Educational attainment runs 20.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 47.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 1 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Low Activity). Philadelphia's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3014.4 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Philadelphia's yearly average temperature at 64.2°F.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: the state registers 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $842 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Mississippi's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 58.3 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

7,030 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$36,781 /yr

Poverty 28.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Philadelphia compare to other US cities?

Where Philadelphia sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 6% higher than other cities
Home value 8% pricier than other cities
Median rent 1% pricier than other cities
Safety 16% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Mississippi, Philadelphia ranks #43 of 56 Mississippi cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Philadelphia's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Mississippi, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

6thIncome percentile
16thSafety percentile

6th percentile nationally for median household income · 16th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Philadelphia's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Philadelphia's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Philadelphia's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Philadelphia's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$95,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 92% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Philadelphia $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Philadelphia, MS Philadelphia, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Philadelphia, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Philadelphia, MS median $36,781/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Philadelphia, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Philadelphia, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 28.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,030
Median Income
$36,781
Median Home Value
$95,600
Median Age
41.8
Poverty Rate
28.6%
Labor force participation
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3014.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
524.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2490.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
64.2°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,800 residents6,900 residents7,000 residents7,100 residents7,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,087 residents 6,858 residents ▼ -3.2%
Philadelphia's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 2
2024 1

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.4%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
5.0%
Work from Home
3.2%
Other
5.7%

Based on 2,542 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Philadelphia sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$842/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
58.3 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Kosciusko
6,994 people
Waveland
7,066 people
Holly Springs
6,861 people
Richland
7,250 people
Batesville
7,432 people
Amory
6,564 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Philadelphia's 7,030 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Boyes Hot Springs, CA
7,031 people
New Canaan, CT
7,032 people
Waikoloa, HI
7,028 people
Heathrow, FL
7,033 people
Richboro, PA
7,033 people
Woods Creek, WA
7,027 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Philadelphia's $36,781 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Kadoka, SD
$36,786 median income
Salado, AR
$36,789 median income
Lafe, AR
$36,771 median income
Garrison, KY
$36,765 median income
White Plains, KY
$36,800 median income
Marston, MO
$36,761 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Philadelphia, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Philadelphia, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 40.2% 55.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.0% White 40.2% Black or African American 55.3% Asian 0.8% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 3.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Philadelphia compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Philadelphia (this city) 7,030 $36,781
Kosciusko 6,994 $36,490
Waveland 7,066 $58,795
Holly Springs 6,861 $47,344
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Philadelphia, MS?

What is the population of Philadelphia, MS? +

Philadelphia, MS counts 7,030 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Philadelphia, MS? +

Philadelphia households earn a median of $36,781 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Philadelphia? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Philadelphia; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

Is Philadelphia, MS safe? +

Philadelphia has a total crime rate of 3014.4 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Philadelphia, MS? +

The median home value in Philadelphia is $95,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Philadelphia? +

The average annual temperature in Philadelphia runs 64.2°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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