Demographics & People — Pearl, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,458 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.4 |
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| Total Households | 11,501 |
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| Family Households | 6,923 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5262 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,500 |
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| Black or African American | 8,100 |
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| Asian | 640 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,577 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 10,618 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,092 |
| English | 2,837 |
| American | 2,382 |
| Irish | 1,716 |
| German | 1,366 |
| European | 1,285 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,146 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 663 |
| Scottish | 459 |
Language
| English Only | 23,683 |
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| Spanish | 1,289 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,846 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,255 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,205 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pearl, Mississippi.
