Pearl River County, Mississippi

Total Population: 56,781

County Seat: Poplarville

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Median Home Value

$174,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,535

Across all households

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Two or More Races3.2%
Other Race0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

13.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,535

Mean Household Income

$71,898

Per Capita Income

$28,399

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$174,500

Median Rent

$887/mo

Total Housing Units

25,137

Owner-Occupied

82.9%

Renter-Occupied

17.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Married Couple Households

49.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.5%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

83.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28109.