Population 57,458 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pearl River County
Household size in Pearl River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Pearl River County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Pearl River County has larger households than most Mississippi counties.
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 River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in Pearl River County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Mississippi overall, where the median age is 39.4. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.2, in line with the national trend.
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 River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Pearl River County (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Mississippi. The single-parent share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 River County
Renters in Pearl River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pearl River County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (57.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pearl River County: 14.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Pearl River County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $694 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $816 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $767 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $967 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$273 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pearl River County costs $967 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $273 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
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 River County
Bachelor's degrees in Pearl River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Pearl River County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Pearl River County have finished high school as nationally: 88.2%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points, mirroring the country. Pearl River County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Mississippi counties.
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 River County
| Period | Pearl River County | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Pearl River County than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend. 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 River County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River County | 2.64 | 41.2 | 13.8% | 19.6% | 14.2% | 1988 | $967 | 16.9% | 88.2% | 6.3% |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 2.60 | 36.8 | 16.5% | 29.7% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,049 | 21.3% | 84.0% | 5.7% |
| St. Helena Parish | 2.70 | 42.1 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 1989 | $930 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 16.7% |
| Mobile County | 2.59 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.0% | 12.3% | 1982 | $1,096 | 26.0% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 2.54 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | 1985 | $779 | 19.7% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
| Baldwin County | 2.54 | 44.4 | 7.7% | 22.4% | 14.7% | 1998 | $1,374 | 33.6% | 91.9% | 3.3% |
| St. Landry Parish | 2.64 | 38.6 | 22.0% | 29.9% | 16.0% | 1983 | $872 | 15.3% | 82.7% | 7.8% |
| Santa Rosa County | 2.70 | 40.8 | 9.2% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,651 | 32.7% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Evangeline Parish | 2.59 | 38.4 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 14.8% | 1982 | $778 | 15.0% | 76.2% | 8.0% |
| Okaloosa County | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 31.6% | 11.1% | 1991 | $1,606 | 34.1% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Allen Parish | 2.47 | 36.9 | 16.6% | 26.0% | 17.5% | 1982 | $728 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Oxford County, ME · Lee County, NC · Lenoir County, NC · Liberty County, GA · Lincoln County, MO · Lincoln County, SD · Livingston County, NY · Loudon County, TN · Lowndes County, MS · Lyon County, NV
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 River County. 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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