Petal is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 10624 residents.. The poverty rate of Petal is 13.6%, which is 3% lower than national average. The typical household in Petal earns $57565 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 43.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Petal, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Petal remained 4.3%, which is 9% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Petal, only 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Petal is 91, which is 9% lower than national average. Median home value in Petal is $136900 , which is 40% lower than national average. While median income in Petal remained $57565, which is 15% lower than national average.