Pearl, MS Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,288 | 2,949,037 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1026.5 | 60.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.49% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,913 | 1,131,698 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pearl has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,823 | $55,084 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.81% | 4.47% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $143,875 | $119,791 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,154 | $923 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.3% | 69.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 18.7 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 5.3% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Pearl has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Health
Pearl has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pearl | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |