Petal, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Petal, Mississippi Summary
Life in Petal research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Petal over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Petal:
The population in Petal is 11,342.
The median home value in Petal is $141,400.
The median income in Petal is $55,407.
The cost of living in Petal is 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Petal is $935.
The unemployment rate in Petal is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Petal is 17.0%.
Table Of Contents
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
57
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
492.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-78.82%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petal / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 492.2 | 2,392.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 69.1 | 291.2 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 47.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 43.2 | 194.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 49 | 423.1 | 2,101.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 24 | 207.3 | 488.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 24 | 207.3 | 1,408.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 8.6 | 205.0 | 282.7 |
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 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 87 | 100 | |
Petal, MS Photos
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,624 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 10,669 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,669 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 10,736 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 10,723 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 10,675 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,628 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 10,515 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 10,408 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 10,301 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petal
| Race | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.7% | 56.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 16.1% | 37.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 3.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Petal
| Gender | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petal for adults over 25
| Education | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Petal, Mississippi
| Income | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 3.8% | 9.5% |
