Petal, MS
Forrest County County · Mississippi
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Petal based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Petal
National Avg
Mississippi Avg
Population: 59Income: 49Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 27Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 52
Quick Stats
Population
11,195
2023 ACS
Median Income
$72,845
2023
Median Home Value
$161,400
2023
Median Rent
$958
2023
Median Age
37.2
Unemployment
5.7%
Cost of Living Index
103.0
100 = national avg
Petal, MS is a city in Forrest County County, Mississippi. With a population of 11,195, it is one of the communities in Mississippi. The median household income is $72,845. The median home value is $161,400, and the median rent is $958. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Petal.
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