Pearl River County, Mississippi
Pearl River County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Pearl River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,834 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 55,876 inhabitants. Its county seat is Poplarville. The county was created 136 years ago in 1889.
County Snapshot
Pearl River County at a glance
Pearl River County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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PicayunePopulation 10,886
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Quick Facts about Pearl River County
| Population | 55,876 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area | 2121 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.7686,-89.5898 |
| Named for | Pearl River |
| Altitude | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Capital | Poplarville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1890 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:01:31 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Pearl River County is located at 30°46'7"N 89°35'23"W (30.7685800, -89.5897800). It has 7 neighbors: Saint Tammany Parish, Washington Parish, Forrest County, Hancock County, Lamar County, Marion County and Stone County.
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The largest city of Pearl River County is Picayune with a population of 10,886. Other cities include and Poplarville population 2,780. See all Pearl River County cities & populated places.
Pearl River County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pearl River County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Picayune | 10,886 | City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States |
| Poplarville | 2,780 | City in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Pearl River County
Official Website- Poplarville
Demographics
The population of Pearl River County increased by 0.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55,834 | - | census |
| 2011 | 55,441 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,999 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,833 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 55,121 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54,944 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 55,037 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 55,255 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 55,323 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 55,535 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 55,876 | 0.61% | estimation process |
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |