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Pearlington

Mississippi · 1,278 residents · 9.128 sq mi
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Pearlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,507. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 406 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,100. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,278
−24%since 2000
from 1,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+22%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7159791K2K2K1990201020202024Pearlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,507
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,224 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,582
+75%since 2000
from $14,040 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+27%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,286)
Black20.4%(344)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(743)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(834)
Black30.9%(395)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other2%(25)
Diversity Score59.8%(764)
Diversity Score
60
+35%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.3%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearlington, Mississippi?

Pearlington, Mississippi has about 1,278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearlington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pearlington, Mississippi earns about $44,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearlington, Mississippi expensive?

In Pearlington, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $98,100.

How educated are people in Pearlington, Mississippi?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pearlington, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearlington, Mississippi?

About 22.6% of people in Pearlington, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearlington, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearlington, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 225 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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