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The City of Petal had a population of 11,294 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Petal is located at latitude 31.3466 and longitude -89.2601 in Forrest County. The formal boundaries for the City of Petal encompass a land area of 16.77 sq. miles and a water area of 0.38 sq. miles. Forrest County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Petal has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Petal is located within Supervisor District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Forrest County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,294 (100%) |
| Population Density | 668 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,999 |
| Median Home Value | $174,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,357 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,817 (64.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,205 (27.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 335 (7.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,022 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Family Households | 2,998 (74.5%) |
The table below compares Petal to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 37 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 111 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 60 | 86th |
| Per Capita Income | # 132 | 69th |
| Diversity Index | # 185 | 57th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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