Pearl River County, Mississippi Population 2022
Pearl River County, Mississippi's estimated population is 56,171 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 0.86% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,957 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 6,697 | 3,740 | 126.48% |
| 1910 | 10,593 | 3,896 | 58.18% |
| 1920 | 15,468 | 4,875 | 46.02% |
| 1930 | 19,405 | 3,937 | 25.45% |
| 1940 | 19,125 | -280 | -1.44% |
| 1950 | 20,641 | 1,516 | 7.93% |
| 1960 | 22,411 | 1,770 | 8.58% |
| 1970 | 27,802 | 5,391 | 24.06% |
| 1980 | 33,795 | 5,993 | 21.56% |
| 1990 | 38,714 | 4,919 | 14.56% |
| 2010 | 55,693 | 16,979 | 43.86% |
| 2011 | 55,441 | -252 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 54,999 | -442 | -0.80% |
| 2013 | 54,833 | -166 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 55,121 | 288 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 54,944 | -177 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 55,037 | 93 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 55,255 | 218 | 0.40% |
| 2018 | 55,323 | 68 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 55,535 | 212 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 55,747 | 212 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 55,959 | 212 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 56,171 | 212 | 0.38% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,155 | 83.14% |
| Black or African American | 7,102 | 12.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 397 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 295 | 0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1,378 | 2.48% |
Pearl River County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,321 | 2.54 | 78.9 |
| Married | 11,981 | 3.09 | 88.3 |
| Male | 905 | 2.73 | 80.1 |
| Female | 2,852 | 2.99 | 55.6 |
| Non Family | 5,583 | 1.09 | 70.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,523 | 3.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,582 | 9.36% |
| High School Graduate | 12,216 | 31.93% |
| Some College | 10,549 | 27.57% |
| Associates Degree | 4,784 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,793 | 9.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,809 | 4.73% |
Pearl River County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 171 | 148 | 67 |
| Other Race | 69 | 34 | 13 |
| White | 31,882 | 27,695 | 5,103 |
| Black | 4,460 | 3,740 | 339 |
| Hispanic | 938 | 836 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 844 | 805 | 21 |
| Native American | 48 | ||
| Islander | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.18%.
$36,988
Average Earnings
$48,532
Average Male
$24,964
Average Female
Pearl River County, Mississippi Language by Age
Pearl River County, Mississippi Language
97.69% of Pearl River County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 184 | 67 | 36.41% |
| Multiple | 1,371 | 420 | 30.63% |
| Black | 6,715 | 1,933 | 28.79% |
| White | 43,957 | 5,293 | 12.04% |
| Other | 64 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,783 | 198 | 11.10% |
14.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.74%
Male Poverty Rate
16.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pearl River County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearl River County, Mississippi is Asian, with 36.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearl River County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 11.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.45%.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Pearl River County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,596 | 9.88% |
| Black | 230 | 4.41% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 10.22% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1.06% |
Pearl River County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
10.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
42.55%
Born in Pearl River County, Mississippi
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.54% of Pearl River County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 42.55% having been born in Mississippi. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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