Population 34,422 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pearl
Household size in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Pearl run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pearl is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 37.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Pearl: 16.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pearl
Renters in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Pearl rent their homes (36.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Jackson area as a whole (32.5%). Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Pearl: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Pearl has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Pearl are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $823 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $823 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $884 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,155 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pearl pays $1,155 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $332 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pearl
Bachelor's degrees in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pearl: 23.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Pearl never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pearl
| Period | Pearl | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pearl runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pearl compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 2.45 | 38.2 | 16.5% | 36.6% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,155 | 23.4% | 86.0% | 4.4% |
| Whitfield | 1.78 | 36.3 | 13.7% | 20.2% | 9.1% | 1997 | $1,534 | 19.0% | 87.4% | 0.8% |
| Richland | 2.78 | 35.7 | 18.7% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 1993 | $1,210 | 23.1% | 90.0% | 5.6% |
| Flowood | 2.29 | 38.9 | 6.4% | 46.1% | 6.3% | 2002 | $1,527 | 54.0% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Brandon | 2.65 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 16.0% | 7.1% | 1997 | $1,384 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Sherwood Forest | 2.73 | 35.3 | 8.2% | 15.0% | 10.2% | 1995 | $1,225 | 24.0% | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| Robinhood | 2.65 | 43.0 | 3.9% | 9.9% | 21.9% | 1983 | $939 | 19.2% | 84.5% | 2.6% |
| Jackson area | 2.56 | 39.1 | 14.7% | 32.5% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,161 | 33.0% | 88.8% | 5.7% |
| Florence | 2.71 | 43.4 | 9.2% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 1994 | $901 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 4.3% |
| Star | 2.98 | 41.8 | 4.5% | 9.6% | 20.1% | 1992 | $936 | 27.1% | 80.8% | 7.7% |
| Rankin | 2.58 | 43.9 | 6.3% | 3.5% | 10.4% | 1998 | $1,330 | 28.4% | 80.7% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pearl. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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