Petal, Mississippi Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

If you're looking for the population and steets of Petal City, Mississippi, you've come to the right place. Compared to other cities in the United States, Petal has a slightly higher standard of living than the national average. For starters, the average salary in Petal is $58,539 - slightly higher than the state average. Residents also have a higher than average education level, making Petal a good choice for those with a college degree.

The population of Petal City is largely composed of whites, although Hispanic and Asian people are present as well. It's worth noting that a larger percentage of Hispanics and Asians live in Petal than their counterparts in the Rawls Springs CDP. The ratio of Whites and Blacks in Petal, Mississippi is only 15.7% and 0.6%, respectively.

The median age of residents in Petal is 35.4 years old. Natives are 35 years old, while foreigners are slightly older. The median age of residents is getting older. Last year, the average age was 34. Of those who were foreign-born, the most common countries of origin were Mexico, India, and Vietnam. About 6% of the population is Hispanic. The average income per capita is $28,250.

While the median age of non-citizens in Petal is 37.4 years old, it's still in the middle of other cities and towns in the metropolitan area. New Augusta, MS, has the highest birth rate at 30.6%, and it's the city with the highest proportion of women aged 15-19. Petal City ranks #3 in the Hattiesburg and Rawls Springs CDPs, while New Augusta is the number one for non-citizens.