Pearl River is a CDP located in Kemper County Mississippi. Pearl River has a 2024 population of 4,414. Pearl River is currently growing at a rate of 1.33% annually and its population has increased by 10.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,005 in 2020.
The average household income in Pearl River is $51,948 with a poverty rate of 37.86%. The median age in Pearl River is 33.1 years: 29.1 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearl River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,290 | 76.55% |
| White | 714 | 16.61% |
| Two or more races | 122 | 2.84% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 2% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,263 | 3.29 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 494 | 3.79 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 383 | 1.26 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 252 | 4.65 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Male | 134 | 4.69 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
3.97
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 634 | 24.39% |
| Associates Degree | 291 | 11.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 2.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 690 | 26.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 262 | 10.08% |
| Some College | 553 | 21.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,787 | 1,097 | 113 |
| White | 613 | 447 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 58 | 17 |
| Black | 62 | 40 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 44 | 9 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,714 | $0 | $55,238 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,531 | $59,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,079 | $24,884 | $17,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,622 | $26,434 | $7,120 |
| Overall | $21,849 | $26,765 | $14,525 |
| Some College | $22,708 | $21,641 | $29,219 |
$21,849
Average Earnings
$26,765
Average Male
$14,525
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.01% of Pearl River residents speak only English, while 53.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 51.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,257 | 1,184 | 36.35% |
| White | 642 | 312 | 48.6% |
| Black | 54 | 24 | 44.44% |
| Asian | 69 | 24 | 34.78% |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Multiple | 116 | 12 | 10.34% |
37.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.22%
Male Poverty Rate
32.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearl River is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearl River is Multiple, with 10.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.49% |
| High School | 37.04% |
| Some College | 28.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.17% |
| Female Employed | 30.86% |
| Male Employed | 24.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,417 | $50,154 |
| Households | $40,614 | $51,948 |
| Married Families | $85,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,784 | $35,382 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.8%
Male Marriage Rate
13.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
186
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 129 | 6.16% |
| White | 27 | 4.2% |
| Islander | 17 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 30.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
92.25%
Born in Pearl River
98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
98.7% of Pearl River residents were born in the United States, with 92.25% having been born in Mississippi. 0.58% 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 | 4,414 | 58 | 1.33% |
| 2023 | 4,356 | 58 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 4,298 | 414 | 10.66% |
| 2021 | 3,884 | -121 | -3.02% |
| 2020 | 4,005 | -95 | -2.32% |
| 2019 | 4,100 | -105 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 4,205 | 42 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 4,163 | -40 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 4,203 | 163 | 4.03% |
| 2015 | 4,040 | 105 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 3,935 | -83 | -2.07% |
| 2013 | 4,018 | -88 | -2.14% |
| 2012 | 4,106 | 57 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 4,049 | 448 | 12.44% |
| 2010 | 3,601 | 0 | 0% |