Pearl River, Louisiana
Pearl River: town of the United States
About
Pearl River is a town located in the county of Saint Tammany Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,506 and a population density of 666 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,618 inhabitants.
The town was created 119 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Pearl River
| Population | 2,618 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Saint Tammany Parish |
| Phone Area Codes | 985 |
| Area | 3.76 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.3760,-89.7484 |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment | May 24, 1906 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:04:20 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 70452 |
| Density | 696 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pearl River is located at 30°22'34"N 89°44'54"W (30.3760300, -89.7484000).
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Weather
83°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 10 mph SE
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Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Pearl River increased by 4.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,440 | -2.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,456 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,468 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,479 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,533 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,559 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,595 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,591 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,610 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,618 | 0.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,192 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,319 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,514 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,322 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 96.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 347 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
Pearl River zip code is 70452.
County name: St. Tammany, County
fips: 22103
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,129 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $563 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $808 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,056 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,650 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,526 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 99,900 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,903 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,580 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,165 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 164 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 594 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 890.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.98 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $168,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,410 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $572 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $725 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,909 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,181 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,105 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 123,576 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 456,641 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,740 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,150 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,133 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,552 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,453 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 806 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 66 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,395 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 200 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,187 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,166.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.05 |
Services and Civic Places in Pearl River
1Pearl River Town Hall
Rating: 5 (2)
39460 Willis Alley, Pearl River, LA 70452 View details
Phone: +19858635800 | Website available
People born in Pearl River (1)
American political writer Fred L. Smith was born in Pearl River
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pearl River, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483364 | Delta College-Slidell Campus | Slidell (LA) | 70460-2624 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pearl River, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Pearl River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Post Office | Pearl River (LA) | 70452 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Pearl River, New York census-designated place in Rockland County, New York with a population of 15,876 people.
Other cities in Saint Tammany Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Tammany Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell | 27,541 | City in Louisiana |
| Mandeville | 12,559 | Town in Louisiana, USA |
| Covington | 10,560 | City in St. |
| Eden Isle | 7,041 | Census-designated place in St. |
| Abita Springs | 2,651 | Town in St. |
| Folsom | 871 | Town |
| Madisonville | 857 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Sun | 498 | Village in the northeastern corner of St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Pearl River distances to largest Louisiana cities