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Pearl River

Mississippi · 3,822 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 $35,465. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,200. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,822
+21%since 2000
from 3,156 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
123 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.3
+13%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Pearl River
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,465
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,352 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,041
+76%since 2000
from $8,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(432)
Black2%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other81.6%(3,121)
Diversity Score33.4%(1,278)
Diversity Score
33
+13%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl River, Mississippi?

Pearl River, Mississippi has about 3,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pearl River, Mississippi earns about $35,465 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 $71,200, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl River, Mississippi?

About 8.6% 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 29.7% 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 1,668 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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