Philadelphia, MS Demographics
A map of Philadelphia's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 3,615 | 50.8% |
White | 2,899 | 40.7% |
Native American/Other | 238 | 3.3% |
Multiracial | 178 | 2.5% |
Hispanic | 134 | 1.9% |
Asian | 54 | 0.8% |
Philadelphia, Mississippi had a population of 7,118 in 2020. It was 40.7% White, 50.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 3.3% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Philadelphia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is the 54th 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).
Philadelphia's White Population
2,899 residents of Philadelphia identify as White, or 40.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Philadelphia less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is ranked #262 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more White than neighboring Tucker (7.2% White), Pearl River (11.3% White), and Bogue Chitto (5.7% White). Philadelphia is less White than neighboring Union (63.8% White), and Noxapater (52.8% White).
Philadelphia's Black Population
3,615 residents of Philadelphia identify as Black, or 50.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Philadelphia larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is ranked #162 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Black than neighboring Tucker (0.2% Black), Pearl River (2% Black), Union (32.8% Black), Bogue Chitto (4.2% Black), and Noxapater (42.8% Black).
Philadelphia's Asian Population
54 residents of Philadelphia identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Philadelphia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Asian than neighboring Tucker (0.3% Asian), Pearl River (0% Asian), Union (0.2% Asian), Bogue Chitto (0% Asian), and Noxapater (0% Asian).
Philadelphia's Hispanic Population
134 residents of Philadelphia identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Philadelphia roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is ranked #213 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Hispanic than neighboring Tucker (1.1% Hispanic), Pearl River (1.4% Hispanic), Union (1.1% Hispanic), Bogue Chitto (1.7% Hispanic), and Noxapater (1.8% Hispanic).
Philadelphia's Native American/Other Population
238 residents of Philadelphia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Philadelphia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union (0.4% Native American/Other), and Noxapater (0.8% Native American/Other). Philadelphia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tucker (87.2% Native American/Other), Pearl River (81.7% Native American/Other), and Bogue Chitto (84.6% Native American/Other).
Philadelphia's Multiracial Population
178 residents of Philadelphia identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Philadelphia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is ranked #207 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Philadelphia is more Multiracial than neighboring Union (1.7% Multiracial), and Noxapater (1.8% Multiracial). Philadelphia is less Multiracial than neighboring Tucker (4% Multiracial), Pearl River (3.6% Multiracial), and Bogue Chitto (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.