Petal, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,584
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
12.6%
Median Home
$141,600
Median Income
$55,946
Median Rent
$884
Petal SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
7
Petal, MS Crime Report
64
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
598.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-75.85%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petal / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 64 | 598.0 | 2,653.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 28.0 | 277.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 57.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 18.7 | 184.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 61 | 570.0 | 2,375.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 36 | 336.4 | 627.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 19 | 177.5 | 1,555.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 56.1 | 193.1 | 219.9 |
Petal, MS Cost Of Living
87
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 | 87 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 95 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,584 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 10,669 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 10,669 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,736 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 10,723 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,675 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 10,628 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 10,515 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 10,408 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 10,301 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petal
| Race | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 13.1% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Petal
| Gender | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petal for adults over 25
| Education | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Petal, Mississippi
| Income | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.5% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.0% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
