Pearlington is a CDP located in Hancock County Mississippi. Pearlington has a 2024 population of 715. Pearlington is currently declining at a rate of -5.8% annually and its population has decreased by -10.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 803 in 2020.
The average household income in Pearlington is $46,803 with a poverty rate of 23.66%. The median age in Pearlington is 52.8 years: 52.5 years for males, and 59.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 522 | 65.01% |
| Black or African American | 261 | 32.5% |
| Asian | 20 | 2.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 501 | 1.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 277 | 1.09 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 137 | 2.39 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 56 | 2.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 31 | 1.81 | 100 | 0 |
2.17
Average Family Size
1.6
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 29.48% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 11.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.68% |
| High School Graduate | 214 | 30.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 2.54% |
| Some College | 166 | 23.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 337 | 102 |
| Black | 212 | 132 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 70.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,174 | $41,308 | $19,961 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,036 | $0 | $15,809 |
| Overall | $34,167 | $40,300 | $21,667 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$34,167
Average Earnings
$40,300
Average Male
$21,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.51% of Pearlington residents speak only English, while 2.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 522 | 103 | 19.73% |
| Black | 261 | 87 | 33.33% |
23.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.35%
Male Poverty Rate
28.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearlington is Black, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearlington is White, with 19.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.46% |
| High School | 23.83% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 23.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,393 | $52,252 |
| Households | $48,536 | $46,803 |
| Married Families | $62,578 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,807 | $42,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 39 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 15.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.92%
Born in Pearlington
97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
97.51% of Pearlington residents were born in the United States, with 54.92% having been born in Mississippi. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 715 | -44 | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 759 | -44 | -5.48% |
| 2022 | 803 | -155 | -16.18% |
| 2021 | 958 | 155 | 19.3% |
| 2020 | 803 | -108 | -11.86% |
| 2019 | 911 | -111 | -10.86% |
| 2018 | 1,022 | -352 | -25.62% |
| 2017 | 1,374 | 24 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 1,350 | -47 | -3.36% |
| 2015 | 1,397 | -107 | -7.11% |
| 2014 | 1,504 | 135 | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 1,369 | 395 | 40.55% |
| 2012 | 974 | -18 | -1.81% |
| 2011 | 992 | -340 | -25.53% |
| 2010 | 1,332 | 0 | 0% |