Petal, Mississippi
Petal: Suburb city of Hattiesburg, located in Forrest County, Mississippi
About
Petal is a city located in the county of Forrest in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,454 and a population density of 235 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,692 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Petal
| Population : | 10,692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Forrest County |
| Postal code : | 39465 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 44.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 157 feet / 48 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:48:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 241 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Petal is located at 31°20'48"N 89°15'36"W (31.3465600, -89.2600600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Petal
Demographics
The population of Petal increased by 2.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,454 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,595 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,702 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,691 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,627 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,597 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,583 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,561 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,593 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,632 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,692 | 0.56% | estimation process |
Schools in Petal
College & universities near Petal, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176479 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401 |
| 491233 | Unlimited Cosmetology School | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401 |
| 176372 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39406-0001 |
| 383950 | Antonelli College-Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401 |
| 438674 | The Academy of Hair Design Six | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401-7569 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Petal, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
| GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Other cities in Forrest County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Forrest County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 45,806 | The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi. |
Distance to Other Cities
Petal distances to largest Mississippi cities
