Jobs, pay and daily life in Philadelphia, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Philadelphia is a city in Mississippi with 6,996 residents. The median household earns $50,788 a year and the median rent is $791 a month, which is 18.7% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Philadelphia compares. Among the 60 largest places in Mississippi, Philadelphia is #54 by population, #53 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #10 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #16 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Neshoba County, is #26 of 82 counties for average pay ($47,469).
Philadelphia has 6,996 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of Mississippi. It covers 12 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 573 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7, 5% younger than the state median (36.7 against 38.6).
The median gross rent is $791 a month (rent plus utilities), 17% below the state median ($791 against $954). Over a year that is 18.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $97,300, which is 1.9 times the median household income ($50,788); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 70.0% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (70.0% against 70.0%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Neshoba County was 2.8%. 53.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Neshoba County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 72.8% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 4.8% walk, 4.0% work from home. 17.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 20% above the state average (17.3% against 14.4%).
25.9% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, about the same as the state share (25.9% against 25.1%). 0.4% of residents were born outside the United States, 83% below the state share (0.4% against 2.4%). The poverty rate is 25.6%, 35% above the state rate (25.6% against 18.9%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 82°F (27.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 43°F (6.1°C). About 1,440 mm (57 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Feb is the wettest month (149 mm) and Nov the driest (98 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Kosciusko (33 miles, similar rent); Meridian (37 miles, rent 15% higher); Starkville (51 miles, rent 16% higher); Canton (54 miles, rent 25% higher). Rent differences are against Philadelphia; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 241 federal postings open in Mississippi (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.6% |
| Retail trade | 15.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.1% |
| Construction | 4.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.5% |
| Other services | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 3.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Philadelphia lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba County | 28,932 | $1,524 million | $52,680 | 12,095 | 586 | $47,469 | +2.6% | 2.8% | 12,107 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,453 | 26.1% | $31,133 | 1.20 |
| Construction | 1,024 | 18.4% | $92,398 | 1.61 |
| Accommodation and food services | 814 | 14.6% | $14,610 | 0.74 |
| Health care and social assistance | 678 | 12.2% | $45,379 | 0.39 |
| Manufacturing | 434 | 7.8% | $58,769 | 0.44 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 291 | 5.2% | $58,198 | 0.57 |
| Finance and insurance | 187 | 3.4% | $52,535 | 0.38 |
| Administrative and waste services | 155 | 2.8% | $36,662 | 0.22 |
| Management of companies | 142 | 2.5% | $214,816 | 0.70 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 111 | 2.0% | $39,636 | 0.30 |
| Professional and technical services | 94 | 1.7% | $43,340 | 0.11 |
| Real estate and rental | 73 | 1.3% | $40,723 | 0.39 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 60 | 1.1% | $14,130 | 0.30 |
| Information | 54 | 1.0% | $46,474 | 0.24 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Work from home | 4.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.3% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,788 |
| Income per person | $26,389 |
| Median gross rent per month | $791 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 18.7% |
| Median home value | $97,300 |
| Homeowners | 70.0% |
| Poverty rate | 25.6% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 4.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 25.9% |
| Born abroad | 0.4% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 53.6% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 | 43 | 122 |
| Feb | 8.3 | 47 | 149 |
| Mar | 12.8 | 55 | 135 |
| Apr | 17.2 | 63 | 141 |
| May | 21.8 | 71 | 112 |
| Jun | 26.1 | 79 | 112 |
| Jul | 27.5 | 82 | 124 |
| Aug | 27.2 | 81 | 109 |
| Sep | 24.4 | 76 | 100 |
| Oct | 18.3 | 65 | 103 |
| Nov | 11.8 | 53 | 98 |
| Dec | 7.7 | 46 | 135 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko | MS | 33 mi | 6,933 | $40,085 | $814 |
| Meridian | MS | 37 mi | 34,137 | $36,562 | $910 |
| Starkville | MS | 51 mi | 25,721 | $42,125 | $916 |
| Canton | MS | 54 mi | 10,811 | $38,337 | $989 |
| Brandon | MS | 61 mi | 25,542 | $92,783 | $1,382 |
| Madison | MS | 62 mi | 27,946 | $119,338 | $1,853 |
| Flowood | MS | 63 mi | 10,587 | $83,880 | $1,430 |
| West Point | MS | 63 mi | 9,900 | $38,064 | $746 |
| Ridgeland | MS | 65 mi | 24,587 | $66,038 | $1,336 |
| Columbus | MS | 65 mi | 23,348 | $42,235 | $897 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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6,996 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$791 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 18.7% of the median household income.
$50,788 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.8% (BLS county, Neshoba County (latest month 2026M09)).
Mississippi. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.