Pearl River County Summary

Life in Pearl River County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pearl River County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pearl River County:

  • The population in Pearl River County is 56,351.

  • The median home value in Pearl River County is $207,854.

  • The median income in Pearl River County is $54,220.

  • The median rent in Pearl River County is $909.

  • The unemployment rate in Pearl River County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Pearl River County is 15.8%.

  • The average high in Pearl River County is 81.3° and there are 145.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pearl River County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pearl River County

Picayune, MS Population 11,804

Poplarville, MS Population 2,814

Nicholson, MS Population 2,229

Hide-A-Way Lake, MS Population 2,194

Lumberton, MS Population 1,588

Map Of Pearl River County

Pearl River County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Pearl River County is 81.3°.

  • There are 85.52 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 145.1 inches of rain each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:27 hours of sun each day in Pearl River County.

StatPearl River County
Mean High81.3
Nice Days85.52
Rainfall145.1
Snowfall0.2
Sunny_hours5:27
81.3°
Average High
145.1
Inches of Rain

Pearl River County Photos

Lumbertonmississippipostoffice
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Main Street In Picayune
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Pearl River County Demographics

Population over time in Pearl River County

The current population in Pearl River County is 56,351. The population has increased 1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 55,972 0.8%
2021 55,512 0.5%
2020 55,219 -

Gender in Pearl River County

  • Pearl River County is 50.9% female with 28,672 female residents.

  • Pearl River County is 49.1% male with 27,679 male residents.

Female
50.9% (28,672)
Male
49.1% (27,679)
Gender Pearl River County MS USA
Female 50.9% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pearl River County

Pearl River County is:

  • 80.4% White with 45,306 White residents.

  • 12.5% African American with 7,035 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 49 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 241 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 350 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 1,454 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 1,916 Hispanic residents.

White
80.4% (45,306)
African American
12.5% (7,035)
American Indian
0.1% (49)
Asian
0.4% (241)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (350)
Two Or More
2.6% (1,454)
Hispanic
3.4% (1,916)

Table: Pearl River County By Race

Race Pearl River County MS USA
White 80.4% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 12.5% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Pearl River County, Mississippi

  • 5.7% of households in Pearl River County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.7% of households in Pearl River County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Pearl River County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Pearl River County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Pearl River County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Pearl River County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Pearl River County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Pearl River County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Pearl River County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Pearl River County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (3,194)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.7% (3,765)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.3% (6,361)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (5,162)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.2% (8,555)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (8,789)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (7,023)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (8,529)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (2,257)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (2,710)
Income Pearl River County MS USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.3% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.2% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pearl River County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pearl River County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (3,381)
9-12th Grade
8% (4,508)
High School / GED
35% (19,722)
Some College
25% (14,087)
Associate's Degree
11% (6,198)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (6,198)
Master's Degree
4% (2,254)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Pearl River County MS USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 9% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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