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Pearlington

Mississippi · 1,153 residents · 9.128 sq mi
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Pearlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,346. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 531 residents. 15% 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 $101,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,153
−32%since 2000
from 1,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+18%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7159791K2K2K1990201020202024Pearlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,346
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,854
+106%since 2000
from $14,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(812)
Black19.8%(228)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(30)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.1%(555)
Diversity Score
48
+9%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearlington, Mississippi?

Pearlington, Mississippi has about 1,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearlington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pearlington, Mississippi earns about $51,346 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 $101,900.

How educated are people in Pearlington, Mississippi?

About 15.1% 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 7.0% 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 350 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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