Philadelphia, MS Demographics

A map of Philadelphia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,610	3,615	51.6%	50.8%
White	2,956	2,899	42.3%	40.7%
Multiracial	278	178	4.0%	2.5%
Native American/Other	70	238	1.0%	3.3%
Hispanic	53	134	0.8%	1.9%
Asian	29	54	0.4%	0.8%

Philadelphia, Mississippi has an estimated population of 6,996, a slight decrease from the 7,118 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.6% Black, 42.3% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.8% Hispanic, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philadelphia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philadelphia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Philadelphia, that probability was 57.4% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philadelphia is ranked the 54th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. 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 was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philadelphia's White Population

2,956 residents of Philadelphia, or 42.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philadelphia is considerably lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Philadelphia ranks 262nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Philadelphia's population has increased from 40.7% to 42.3%.

Philadelphia is more White than neighboring Tucker (0.9% White), Pearl River (18.2% White), and Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) (0% White). Philadelphia is less White than neighboring Union (52.7% White), and Noxapater (53.5% White).

Philadelphia's Black Population

3,610 residents of Philadelphia, or 51.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philadelphia is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Philadelphia ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Philadelphia's population has increased from 50.8% to 51.6%.

Philadelphia is more Black than neighboring Tucker (0% Black), Pearl River (1.7% Black), Union (40.9% Black), Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) (0% Black), and Noxapater (45.2% Black).

Philadelphia's Asian Population

29 residents of Philadelphia, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Philadelphia ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.3%. Asian residents' share of Philadelphia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Philadelphia is more Asian than neighboring Tucker (0% Asian), Union (0% Asian), Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) (0% Asian), and Noxapater (0% Asian). Philadelphia is less Asian than neighboring Pearl River (3.1% Asian).

Philadelphia's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Philadelphia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philadelphia is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Philadelphia ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Philadelphia's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Philadelphia is more Hispanic than neighboring Tucker (0% Hispanic), Pearl River (0.5% Hispanic), Union (0.4% Hispanic), Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) (0% Hispanic), and Noxapater (0% Hispanic).

Philadelphia's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Philadelphia, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Philadelphia ranks 9th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philadelphia's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.0%.

Philadelphia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Noxapater (0% Native American/Other). Philadelphia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tucker (99.1% Native American/Other), Pearl River (70.6% Native American/Other), Union (1.4% Native American/Other), and Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) (94.5% Native American/Other).

Philadelphia's Multiracial Population

278 residents of Philadelphia, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philadelphia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Philadelphia ranks 214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philadelphia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 56.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Philadelphia's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.0%.

Philadelphia is more Multiracial than neighboring Tucker (0% Multiracial), and Noxapater (1.3% Multiracial). Philadelphia is less Multiracial than neighboring Pearl River (5.9% Multiracial), Union (4.5% Multiracial), and Bogue Chitto CDP (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.