Pearl River County is a county of 48,621 people in Mississippi. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock. About 14% of adults have finished a four-year degree. 9,907 more people live here than in 1990. The typical home is worth $70,200, having risen by half since 1990. The average commute runs 27 minutes.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.2%(847)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.9%(981)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era44.2%(1,614)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.6%(94)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1%(36)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 3,651 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Pearl River County, Mississippi?
Pearl River County, Mississippi has about 48,621 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Pearl River County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Pearl River County, Mississippi earns about $30,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Pearl River County, Mississippi expensive?
In Pearl River County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.
How educated are people in Pearl River County, Mississippi?
About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pearl River County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pearl River County, Mississippi?
About 18.4% of people in Pearl River County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
Has Pearl River County, Mississippi grown since 1990?
Yes, Pearl River County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,907 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.
