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Petal city, Mississippi

Official LSAD Designation: Petal city • Census GEOID: 2856800 • Forrest County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Petal city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $74,750 ±$7,031
Per Capita Income $30,999 ±$3,348
Poverty Rate 11.1% ±3.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 1,232 ±430
Unemployment Rate 3.6% ±2.1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 5,140 ±421
Broadband Internet Rate 87.8% ±4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).