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Pearl River

Mississippi · 3,601 residents · 30.996 sq mi
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Pearl River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,400. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,601
+14%since 2000
from 3,156 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Pearl River
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,594
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,352 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,530
+35%since 2000
from $8,544 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(511)
Black1.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(34)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(933)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(450)
Black1.8%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(66)
Asian0%(1)
Other75.4%(2,716)
Diversity Score37.8%(1,361)
Diversity Score
38
+28%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
42.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl River, Mississippi?

Pearl River, Mississippi has about 3,601 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearl River, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pearl River, Mississippi earns about $35,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl River, Mississippi expensive?

In Pearl River, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl River, Mississippi?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl River, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl River, Mississippi?

About 25.9% of people in Pearl River, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl River, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl River, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,447 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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