Petal, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,624
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
13.6%
Median Home
$136,900
Median Income
$57,565
Median Rent
$839
Petal SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
8
Petal, MS Crime Report
47
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
441.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-81.19%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petal / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 47 | 441.2 | 2,392.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 56.3 | 291.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 28.2 | 47.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 28.2 | 194.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 41 | 384.9 | 2,101.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 16 | 150.2 | 488.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 21 | 197.1 | 1,408.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 37.6 | 205.0 | 246.0 |
Petal, MS Cost Of Living
91
Petal's Overall Cost Of Living
Petal's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Petal | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 82 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 64 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Petal in Mississippi
Map Of Petal, MS
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Population over time in Petal
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,624 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 10,669 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 10,669 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 10,736 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 10,723 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,675 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,628 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 10,515 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 10,408 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 10,301 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petal
| Race | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 56.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 15.7% | 37.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 3.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Petal
| Gender | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petal for adults over 25
| Education | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Petal, Mississippi
| Income | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 6.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 11.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.2% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.9% | 17.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 3.4% | 8.3% |
