Pearl, Mississippi
Pearl: city in Rankin County, Mississippi
About
Pearl is a city located in the county of Rankin in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,092 and a population density of 378 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,560 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Pearl
| Population | 26,560 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Rankin County |
| Postal code | 39208 |
| Phone Area Codes | 601 |
| Area | 66.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2746,-90.1320 |
| Altitude | 374 feet / 114 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1865 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:59:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 400 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pearl is located at 32°16'29"N 90°7'55"W (32.2745900, -90.1320300).
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Weather
79°F
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Pearl increased by 5.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,092 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,967 | 3.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,176 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,244 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,369 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,452 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,542 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,474 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,376 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,510 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,560 | 0.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,049 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,505 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,193 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,498 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.0% |
| White only, percent : | 72.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 444 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
Pearl zip code is 39208.
County name: Rankin, County
fips: 28121
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $249,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,734 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $578 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $745 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,285 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,839 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 894,272 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 278,405 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,345 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,259 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,965 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,888 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,235 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 416 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,561 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 160 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,618 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,474.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.15 |
Services and Civic Places in Pearl
1Pearl City Hall
Rating: 5 (3)
2420 Old Brandon Rd, Pearl, MS 39208 View details
Phone: +16019322262
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pearl, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382461 | Academy of Hair Design-Pearl | Pearl (MS) | 39208 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pearl, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Pearl.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Post Office | Pearl (MS) | 39208 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Pearl, Illinois village in Illinois with a population of 133 people.
Other cities in Rankin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rankin County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon | 24,396 | City in Mississippi |
| Flowood | 9,556 | City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Richland | 7,087 | City in Rankin County, Mississippi |
| Florence | 4,531 | Town in Mississippi, US |
| Pelahatchie | 1,388 | Town of the United States |
| Puckett | 346 | Human settlement in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pearl distances to largest Mississippi cities