Pelahatchie is a town located in Rankin County, in the state of Mississippi (MS), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 3.2 square miles (8.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 359 ft. With a population of approximately 1,461 residents, Pelahatchie offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 48.12% males and 51.88% females, and it has a population density of 453.73 people per square mile (175.18/km²). Pelahatchie lies at a latitude of 32.31 and a longitude of -89.8, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (16.2%), followed by English (5.7%), German (2.1%), and Scotch-Irish (1.8%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 39145.