U.S. County · Profile

Pearl River County

58.0KTotal Population
71Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+19.50%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pearl River County has a population of 57,978 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pearl River County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White81.7%47,368
Black or African American12.5%7,247
Two or More Races3.5%2,029
Hispanic or Latino3.4%1,971
Some Other Race1.2%696
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%406
Asian0.4%232
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pearl River County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$54,220
27.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,549
28.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.8%
37.4% above national average
Median Age
40.8 years

Income & Poverty

$54,220Median Household Income
$27,549Per Capita Income
15.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$54,220$70,309
Families$67,832$81,601
Married-couple Families$67,832$75,972
Nonfamily Households$25,999$28,079

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pearl River County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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