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 $55,564 with a poverty rate of 26.88%. The median age in Pearl River is 30.5 years: 27.3 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pearl River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,230 | 73.36% |
| White | 822 | 18.67% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 44 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,363 | 3.12 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 473 | 1.26 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Female | 454 | 3.96 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 230 | 5.12 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 206 | 3.33 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
3.89
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 534 | 20.62% |
| Associates Degree | 325 | 12.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 3.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 161 | 6.22% |
| High School Graduate | 623 | 24.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 234 | 9.03% |
| Some College | 612 | 23.63% |
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 | 1,797 | 1,178 | 133 |
| White | 599 | 493 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 92 | 38 |
| Black | 50 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,690 | $0 | $42,159 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,897 | $70,167 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $29,063 | $35,192 | $20,952 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,232 | $24,313 | $6,708 |
| Overall | $25,279 | $35,291 | $14,226 |
| Some College | $27,973 | $35,539 | $0 |
$25,279
Average Earnings
$35,291
Average Male
$14,226
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.29% of Pearl River residents speak only English, while 54.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 52.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,175 | 801 | 25.23% |
| White | 749 | 267 | 35.65% |
| Black | 51 | 35 | 68.63% |
| Asian | 44 | 25 | 56.82% |
| Multiple | 214 | 10 | 4.67% |
26.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.72%
Male Poverty Rate
24.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pearl River is Black, with 68.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pearl River is Multiple, with 4.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.06% |
| Some College | 26.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 30.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.21% |
| Male Employed | 14.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,750 | $57,599 |
| Households | $46,295 | $55,564 |
| Married Families | $100,463 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,295 | $34,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.9%
Male Marriage Rate
10.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
194
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 134 | 6.42% |
| White | 33 | 4.98% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 18.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
88.01%
Born in Pearl River
97.57%
Native Born
2.43%
Foreign Born
2%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
97.57% of Pearl River residents were born in the United States, with 88.01% having been born in Mississippi. 2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
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% |