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Pearl River, MS
Census-designated place in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Population
4,047
Land area
31sq mi
People per sq mi
131
ZIP codes
0
Pearl River and its ZIP codes
Pearl River at a glance
- Pearl River is about 2.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 82nd among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $50,922, 10% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,200 (64% below Mississippi) and median rent is $571 a month.
Local data for Pearl River, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pearl River, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,922
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$61,200
Median rent
$571/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (150), Filipino Americans (74), Vietnamese Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Neshoba County. PPP loans are for Pearl River.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,460
12,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,561
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $8,630 per person
How people get to work
Pearl River, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.7%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pearl River, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
556
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pearl River, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
28.1%
U.S. 12.8% +15.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Pearl River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PhiladelphiaCity | 6.9 mi | 12.2 |
| TuckerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Standing PineCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| SebastopolTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| UnionTown | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| CarthageCity | 18 mi | 9.3 |
| NoxapaterTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| RedwaterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| ConehattaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 15.7 |
| LenaTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| DecaturTown | 25 mi | 5.5 |
| HarpervilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| LouisvilleCity | 25 mi | 15.1 |
| EthelTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pearl River, MS in?
- Pearl River is in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Pearl River, MS?
- About 4,047 people live in Pearl River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pearl River?
- Nearby places include Philadelphia (6.9 mi), Tucker (12 mi), Standing Pine (15 mi), Sebastopol (16 mi), Union (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023