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Pearl

Mississippi · 27,115 residents · 25.486 sq mi
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Pearl has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,614. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 21% 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 $131,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,115
+23%since 2000
from 21,961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+8%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K24K26K29K1990201020202024Pearl
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,614
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,094
+52%since 2000
from $17,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$953
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(17,603)
Black16.2%(3,557)
Hispanic / Latino2%(446)
Asian0.8%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(8,771)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(16,852)
Black26.7%(7,236)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,533)
Asian1.2%(326)
Other1.3%(357)
Diversity Score63.8%(17,290)
Diversity Score
64
+60%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearl, Mississippi?

Pearl, Mississippi has about 27,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearl, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pearl, Mississippi earns about $50,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearl, Mississippi expensive?

In Pearl, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $953 a month.

How educated are people in Pearl, Mississippi?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearl, Mississippi?

About 10.4% of people in Pearl, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearl, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearl, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,535 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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