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Pearland

Texas · 125,828 residents · 48.724 sq mi
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Pearland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,764. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 88,188 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125,828
+234%since 2000
from 37,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,582 / sq mi
+234%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K40K73K106K138K1990201020202024Pearland
2024128K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,764
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,021
+60%since 2000
from $26,306 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,431
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+42%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(27,629)
Black5.2%(1,968)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(6,107)
Asian3.6%(1,355)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.6%(19,425)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(46,138)
Black19.5%(24,482)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(31,125)
Asian14.8%(18,669)
Other3.2%(4,076)
Diversity Score92.2%(116,060)
Diversity Score
92
+79%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearland, Texas?

Pearland, Texas has about 125,828 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearland, Texas?

The typical household in Pearland, Texas earns about $102,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearland, Texas expensive?

In Pearland, Texas, the median home is worth about $260,300, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

How educated are people in Pearland, Texas?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pearland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearland, Texas?

About 3.5% of people in Pearland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107,112 residents, a change of about 572 percent over that period.

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

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