Pearl River County's 2026 population is estimated at 60,694, reflecting a 1.39% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pearl River County is the 13th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 55,683 and has grown 9% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 44,311 adults, (11,246 of whom are seniors) in Pearl River County.
Female: 29,137 (50.7%)
Male: 28,321 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Pearl River County includes 79.95% White, 11.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,935 | 79.95% |
| Black or African American | 6,888 | 11.99% |
| Two or more races | 3,227 | 5.62% |
| Other race | 1,101 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Pearl River County 's average per capita income is $40,095. Household income levels show a median of $58,135. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,788 | - |
| Families | $74,010 | $88,295 |
| Households | $58,135 | $75,551 |
| Non Families | $29,558 | $43,100 |
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