Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,458 (100%) |
| Population Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 36 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,135 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,524 |
| Median Home Value | $182,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 25,442 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,589 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,291 (16.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,562 (14.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 21,880 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 14,770 (67.5%) |
The table below compares Pearl River County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 14 | 84th |
| Population Density | # 19 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 17 | 80th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 72 | 14th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
