Pelahatchie, MS Demographics

A map of Pelahatchie's Population by Race

Pelahatchie, Mississippi had a population of 1,272 in 2020. It was 60.7% White, 32.2% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pelahatchie, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pelahatchie is the 171st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Pelahatchie's White Population

772 residents of Pelahatchie identify as White, or 60.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Pelahatchie slightly larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pelahatchie is ranked #183 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pelahatchie is more White than neighboring Morton (28.6% White). Pelahatchie is less White than neighboring Polkville (94% White), Brandon (73.8% White), Robinhood (86.6% White), and Puckett (90.9% White).

Pelahatchie's Black Population

409 residents of Pelahatchie identify as Black, or 32.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pelahatchie roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pelahatchie is ranked #236 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pelahatchie is more Black than neighboring Morton (31.4% Black), Polkville (1.9% Black), Brandon (20% Black), Robinhood (2.9% Black), and Puckett (4.4% Black).

Pelahatchie's Asian Population

6 residents of Pelahatchie identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pelahatchie roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pelahatchie is ranked #117 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pelahatchie is more Asian than neighboring Morton (0.1% Asian), Polkville (0% Asian), Robinhood (0.3% Asian), and Puckett (0.3% Asian). Pelahatchie is less Asian than neighboring Brandon (0.9% Asian).

Pelahatchie's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Pelahatchie identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pelahatchie roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pelahatchie is ranked #117 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pelahatchie is more Hispanic than neighboring Polkville (0.3% Hispanic), Brandon (2.1% Hispanic), and Puckett (0.6% Hispanic). Pelahatchie is less Hispanic than neighboring Morton (36.2% Hispanic), and Robinhood (4.4% Hispanic).

Pelahatchie's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Pelahatchie identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pelahatchie roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pelahatchie is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pelahatchie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Polkville (0% Native American/Other), Brandon (0.4% Native American/Other), and Puckett (0% Native American/Other). Pelahatchie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morton (1.5% Native American/Other).

Pelahatchie's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Pelahatchie identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pelahatchie roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pelahatchie is ranked #184 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pelahatchie is more Multiracial than neighboring Morton (2% Multiracial). Pelahatchie is less Multiracial than neighboring Polkville (3.7% Multiracial), Brandon (2.8% Multiracial), Robinhood (5.3% Multiracial), and Puckett (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.