Pearl River County's estimated 2026 population is 59,713 with a growth rate of 0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pearl River County is the 12th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 55,683 and has seen a growth of 7.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 44,311 adults, (11,246 of whom are seniors) in Pearl River County.
Female: 29,137 (50.7%)
Male: 28,321 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Pearl River County includes 79.95% White, 11.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,935 | 79.95% |
| Black or African American | 6,888 | 11.99% |
| Two or more races | 3,227 | 5.62% |
| Other race | 1,101 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Pearl River County's average per capita income is $40,095. Household income levels show a median of $58,135. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,788 | - |
| Families | $74,010 | $88,295 |
| Households | $58,135 | $75,551 |
| Non Families | $29,558 | $43,100 |
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