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World Population Review
Pearl River County, Mississippi Population 2021
Pearl River County, Mississippi's estimated population is 55,959 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pearl River County, Mississippi is the 14th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 55,693 and has seen a growth of 0.48% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,959 | 212 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 55,747 | 212 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 55,535 | 212 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 55,323 | 68 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 55,255 | 218 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 55,037 | 93 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 54,944 | -177 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 55,121 | 288 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 54,833 | -166 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 54,999 | -442 | -0.80% |
| 2011 | 55,441 | -252 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 55,693 | 16,979 | 43.86% |
| 1990 | 38,714 | 4,919 | 14.56% |
| 1980 | 33,795 | 5,993 | 21.56% |
| 1970 | 27,802 | 5,391 | 24.06% |
| 1960 | 22,411 | 1,770 | 8.58% |
| 1950 | 20,641 | 1,516 | 7.93% |
| 1940 | 19,125 | -280 | -1.44% |
| 1930 | 19,405 | 3,937 | 25.45% |
| 1920 | 15,468 | 4,875 | 46.02% |
| 1910 | 10,593 | 3,896 | 58.18% |
| 1900 | 6,697 | 3,740 | 126.48% |
| 1890 | 2,957 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.38%
County Website
State
Founded
1890
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
55,693
Growth Since 2010
0.48%
Pearl River County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,246 | 83.75% |
| Black or African American | 7,055 | 12.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1,143 | 2.07% |
| Some Other Race | 323 | 0.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 315 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.25% |
Pearl River County, Mississippi Population by Race
Pearl River County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Population by Age
Pearl River County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,020 | 2.56 | 77.8 |
| Married | 11,303 | 3.14 | 87.6 |
| Non Family | 5,942 | 1.12 | 70 |
| Female | 2,900 | 3.05 | 59.1 |
| Male | 875 | 3.13 | 65.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,853 | 4.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,272 | 11.31% |
| High School Graduate | 11,491 | 30.42% |
| Some College | 9,431 | 24.97% |
| Associates Degree | 4,438 | 11.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,323 | 11.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,967 | 5.21% |
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pearl River County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,724 | 26,954 | 5,843 |
| Black | 4,244 | 3,232 | 335 |
| Hispanic | 869 | 679 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 741 | 684 | |
| Other Race | 194 | 48 | |
| Asian | 123 | 86 | 17 |
| Native American | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.42%.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,525
Average Earnings
$44,786
Average Male
$24,318
Average Female
Pearl River County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pearl River County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Language
97.57% of Pearl River County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Language
Pearl River County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,205 | 5,608 | 12.69% |
| Black | 6,557 | 2,830 | 43.16% |
| Multiple | 1,136 | 449 | 39.52% |
| Hispanic | 1,684 | 295 | 17.52% |
| Other | 308 | 159 | 51.62% |
| Asian | 137 | 17 | 12.41% |
17.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.26%
Male Poverty Rate
19.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pearl River County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearl River County, Mississippi is Other, with 51.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearl River County, Mississippi is Asian, with 12.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.16%.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Poverty
Pearl River County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Pearl River County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Pearl River County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Marital Status
Pearl River County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Pearl River County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,410 | 9.41% |
| Black | 246 | 4.79% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 12.81% |
| Asian | 16 | 13.01% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.11% |
| Other Race | 9 | 3.61% |
Pearl River County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Pearl River County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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7.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pearl River County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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53.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Pearl River County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Pearl River County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.49% of Pearl River County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 43.66% having been born in Mississippi. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990