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Philadelphia, Mississippi

Introduction to Philadelphia, Mississippi

Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba county, is located 69 miles NE of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and is 172 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 7,303 residents.

Philadelphia History

Philadelphia was originally known as Neshoba Courthouse. The charter was signed in 1841 by President Martin Van Buren. It was incorporated as a municipality and renamed Philadelphia in 1903. The city was named after Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The emergence of the railroad helped in the development and prosperity of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia and nearby Attractions

  • Valley View Shopping Center
  • Westside Park
  • Northside Park
  • Saint Francis Episcopal Church

Things To Do In Philadelphia

The Northside Park, Westside Park, and the Dewitt-Deweese Memorial Park are popular among tourists for their recreational facilities. The city's churches, such as the Philadelphia Church of God and the Saint Francis Episcopal Church, are worth paying a visit to. One can go on a shopping spree at the Valley View Shopping Center. The local celebrations such as the Ham Jam Arts Festival, Neshoba County Fair, and Pow-Wow, draw hordes of tourists every year.

Philadelphia Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by the Golden Triangle Regional Airport.

Philadelphia Higher Education

Colleges and universities near the city include Meridian Community College, Mississippi State University, Holmes Community College, and Mississippi University for Women.

High Points

Philadelphia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPhiladelphia Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPhiladelphia Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Philadelphia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Philadelphia, MS

Comparing Philadelphia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

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