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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pearlington

Mississippi · 1,684 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 $31,224. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,684
+12%since 1990
from 1,503 in 1990
1990 – 2024
184 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 165 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+21%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7159791K2K2K1990201020202024Pearlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,224
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,380 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,040
+39%since 1990
from $10,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.6%
−15.7 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
15.7% rent
1.8
−44%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(1,122)
Black25%(376)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(747)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,286)
Black20.4%(344)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score44.1%(743)
44
−11%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearlington, Mississippi?

Pearlington, Mississippi has about 1,684 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pearlington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pearlington, Mississippi earns about $31,224 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Pearlington, Mississippi?

About 10.4% 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 17.6% of people in Pearlington, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearlington, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearlington, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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