Demographics in Petal, MS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

11,195

Male

5,107

45.6%

Female

6,088

54.4%

Median Age

37.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

78.5%

Black

16.6%

Hispanic

3.5%

Asian

0.2%

Two or More

3.4%

Other

1.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

19.1%

High School or Higher

37.0%

Foreign Born

1.6%

Veterans

6.9%

Married

42.7%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Petal, MS has a population of 11,195 with a median age of 37.2. The racial makeup is 78.5% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 16.6% Black. About 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.6%.