Pearlington Flag

Pearlington

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.128
State:
Mississippi

Pearlington is a CDP located in Hancock County, Mississippi. Pearlington has a 2026 population of 910. Pearlington is currently declining at a rate of -2.78% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Pearlington is $44,507 with a poverty rate of 22.61%. The median age in Pearlington is 48.3 years: 48.4 years for males, and 45.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 157.7 males.

910
Total Population
100
Density (mi²)
-26 -2.78%
Growth

Pearlington Population

Pearlington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026910-26-2.78%
2025936-27-2.8%

Median Age

Overall: 48.3 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 48.4 years

Pearlington Adults

There are 1,012 adults, (304 of whom are seniors) in Pearlington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 496 (38.8%)
Male: 782 (61.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Pearlington includes 65.26% White, 30.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83465.26%
Black or African American39530.91%
Two or more races352.74%
Asian141.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races100.78%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83465.26%
Black or African American39530.91%
Two or more races251.96%
Asian141.1%

Pearlington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Pearlington 's average per capita income is $43,452. Household income levels show a median of $44,507. The poverty rate stands at 22.61%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$68,894-
Families$55,849$68,754
Households$44,507$54,537
Non Families$37,115$36,273

$43,452

Average Income

$44,507

Median Household Income

22.61%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)