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Pearl River

Louisiana · 2,565 residents · 3.733 sq mi
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Population has grown 39% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,100.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,565
+39%since 2000
from 1,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
687 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+11%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pearl River
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,597
+58%since 2000
from $15,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade40.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,732)
Black1.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(38)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(178)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,131)
Black3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(174)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other2.3%(60)
Diversity Score30%(769)
Diversity Score
30
+209%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl River, Louisiana?

Pearl River, Louisiana has about 2,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Pearl River, Louisiana expensive?

In Pearl River, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $167,100, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl River, Louisiana?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl River, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl River, Louisiana?

About 8.6% of people in Pearl River, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl River, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl River, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,098 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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