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Pearl River County

Mississippi · 56,145 residents · 811.319 sq mi
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Pearl River County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,538. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 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 $150,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,145
+15%since 2000
from 48,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K42K48K54K59K1990201020202024Pearl River County
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,538
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,912 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,483
+68%since 2000
from $15,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(41,181)
Black12.1%(5,888)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(686)
Asian0.3%(130)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(14,895)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(44,101)
Black11.9%(6,666)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,284)
Asian0.5%(275)
Other2.5%(1,427)
Diversity Score41.7%(23,439)
Segregation Score41.5%(23,301)
Diversity Score
42
+36%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9505.06Census Tract 9507.01Census Tract 9505.03Census Tract 9505.05Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9504.05Census Tract 9505.04Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9504.04Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9504.03Census Tract 9504.06Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9507.02Census Tract 9501.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 39466ZIP 39426ZIP 39470
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