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Philadelphia, Mississippi

City · Population 6,938 · #52 in Mississippi
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Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States.

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About Philadelphia

Philadelphia, MS is a close-knit town located in eastern Mississippi counting 6,938 people who proudly call it home.

Philadelphia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 568 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Philadelphia Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Philadelphia — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in eastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,938.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Philadelphia

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Philadelphia

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🏫 Schools in Philadelphia

  • Bogue Chitto Elementary School
  • NESHOBA CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • NESHOBA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • NESHOBA CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL
  • Tucker Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Neshoba County General Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
  • Choctaw Health Center · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)6,938
Rank in state#52 of 299
Land area12.21 sq mi
Density568/sq mi
Coordinates32.7751, -89.1220

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsSunny
Wind5 to 10 mph

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