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Pearl River, LA
Town in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
Population
2,614
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
700
ZIP codes
0
Pearl River and its ZIP codes
Pearl River at a glance
- Pearl River is about 6.6 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,719 a year, 7% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,200 (9% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,167 a month.
Local data for Pearl River, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pearl River, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,719
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$235,200
Median rent
$1,167/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (537), Irish Americans (352), Italian Americans (346).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Tammany Parish. PPP loans are for Pearl River.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,502
97,985 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,398
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
How people get to work
Pearl River, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pearl River, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
734
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37,387
40.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
61.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pearl River, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Pearl River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SlidellCity | 5.8 mi | 15.2 |
| Nicholson, MSCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6 |
| Eden IsleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| LacombeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 26.4 |
| Picayune, MSCity | 12 mi | 18 |
| Pearlington, MSCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| Hide-A-Way Lake, MSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Abita SpringsTown | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| Kiln, MSCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.2 |
| LewisburgCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| SunVillage | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| MandevilleCity | 22 mi | 9.3 |
| Bay St. Louis, MSCity | 22 mi | 14.7 |
| Waveland, MSCity | 23 mi | 8.5 |
| Diamondhead, MSCity | 23 mi | 10.1 |
| CovingtonCity | 23 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pearl River, LA in?
- Pearl River is in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Pearl River, LA?
- About 2,614 people live in Pearl River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pearl River?
- Nearby places include Slidell (5.8 mi), Nicholson, MS (8.6 mi), Eden Isle (10 mi), Lacombe (11 mi), Picayune, MS (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023