Pearl River County is a county of 56,145 people in Mississippi. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. The typical home is worth $150,800, having more than doubled since 2000. Getting to work takes 34 minutes on average.
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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)22.4%(880)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)24%(942)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era41.7%(1,636)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War6.6%(260)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II3.3%(128)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 3,926 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 56,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Pearl River County, Mississippi?
The typical household in Pearl River County, Mississippi earns about $51,538 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 $150,800, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.
How educated are people in Pearl River County, Mississippi?
About 14.6% 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 14.6% 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 17,431 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.
