Pelahatchie is located in Rankin county Mississippi with a geographic area of 5.9 square miles. The total population in Pelahatchie is 1,902 with 40.6% male and 59.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 29.0% of the population and over age 65 is 19.1% of the population. The median household income is $46,331, per capita income is $20,852. There are a total of 710 housing units with 75.5% owner occupied. Education includes 35.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 26.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Pelahatchie in the summer is 79 degrees, and in the winter 44 degrees.
