Pearl River, MS

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    4,047
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.7
    7.21% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    24.6%
    8.49% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $50,922
    9.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $61,200
    11.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,815
    3.04% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Pearl River, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.6% of the residents in Pearl River, MS are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Pearl River, MS was $61,200, and the homeownership rate was 84.3%.

    Most people in Pearl River, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Pearl River, MS was 1 car per household.

    United StatesMississippiNeshoba County, MSEast Central Region--Jasper, Leake, Kemper, Neshoba, Scott & Smith Counties PUMA, MS

    Population & Diversity

    Pearl River, MS is home to a population of 4.05k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4% of Pearl River, MS residents were born outside of the country (162 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.88 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.86k people) in Pearl River, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 737 White (Non-Hispanic) and 237 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    98%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.6% of Pearl River, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pearl River, MS was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pearl River, MS
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      2.86k ± 448
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      737 ± 251
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      237 ± 159
    0.544%
    Hispanic Population
    22 people

    In 2024, there were 3.88 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.86k people) in Pearl River, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 737 White (Non-Hispanic) and 237 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.544% of the people in Pearl River, MS are hispanic (22 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pearl River, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. Guatemala
      4,623 ± 1,668 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    162 people
    2.43%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    107 people

    As of 2024, 4% of Pearl River, MS residents (162 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pearl River, MS was 2.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      146 ± 87
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      42 ± 43
    3. Vietnam
      30 ± 53

    Pearl River, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.48 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pearl River, MS.

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    Health

    70.5% of the population of Pearl River, MS has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 5.94% on Medicare, 5.73% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.4% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    29.5%
    Uninsured
    34.7%
    Employer Coverage
    23%
    Medicaid
    5.94%
    Medicare
    5.73%
    Non-Group
    1.03%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pearl River, MS declined by 3.2% from 30.5% to 29.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pearl River, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Pearl River, MS employs 1.82k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pearl River, MS were Accommodation & Food Services (396 people), Educational Services (297 people), and Public Administration (216 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,250), Educational Services ($52,904), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,904).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.82k
    2024 Value
    ± 380
    −3.04%
    1 Year decline
    ± 29.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pearl River, MS declined at a rate of −3.04%, from 1.87k employees to 1.82k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pearl River, MS, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (277 people), Production Occupations (218 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (168 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pearl River, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.82k
    2024 Value
    ± 380
    −3.04%
    1 Year decline
    ± 29.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pearl River, MS declined at a rate of −3.04%, from 1.87k employees to 1.82k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pearl River, MS, are Accommodation & Food Services (396 people), Educational Services (297 people), and Public Administration (216 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pearl River, MS, though some of these residents may live in Pearl River, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $35,114
    Median earning men ± $15,959
    $8,943
    Median earning women ± $5,071

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,683), Public Administration ($42,604), and Retail Trade ($30,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,442), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($9,750), and Retail Trade ($8,765).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Pearl River, MS was $61,200 in 2024, which is 0.184 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $55,000 to $61,200, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Pearl River, MS is 84.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Pearl River, MS have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pearl River, MS is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $61,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,979
    $1,114
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$298

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pearl River, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pearl River, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    84.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 84.3% of the housing units in Pearl River, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pearl River, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $50,922
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,945
    1.32k
    Number of Households
    ± 307

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.32k households in Pearl River, MS grew to $50,922 from the previous year's value of $46,295.

    The following chart displays the households in Pearl River, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Pearl River, MS is from Mississippi.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi
    0.45
    2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

    In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.4%)
    2. Carpooled (13.7%)
    3. Other (5.65%)

    In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Pearl River, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.65%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Pearl River, MS have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Pearl River, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Pearl River, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Pearl River, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pearl River, MS have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    24.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pearl River, MS (954 out of 3.88k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pearl River, MS is Native American, followed by White and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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