Pearl River County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pearl River County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 56,781. It is the 14th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pearl River County is 41.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pearl River County is $56,535. This is 3% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $174,500. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pearl River County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.3%. The Black or African American population (12.3%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.