Pearl River County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,458 | — | #925 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,135 | -22.6% | #2,251 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,622 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $182,300 | -35.3% | #1,608 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $906 | -22.1% | #1,406 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.9% | #2,216 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pearl River County has a population of 57,458, making it the #925 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pearl River County is $58,135, ranking #2,251 out of 3,222 counties — 22.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Pearl River County is $182,300 (-35.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $906/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
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87.1% of residents in Pearl River County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.
About Pearl River County, Mississippi
Pearl River County, Mississippi has a total population of 57,458, making it the 925th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pearl River County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pearl River County is $58,135, which ranks #2,251 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Pearl River County is $182,300, 35.3% below the national median. Renters in Pearl River County pay a median gross rent of $906 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pearl River County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.4 min.
Pearl River County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%).
All data for Pearl River County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.