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Pearlington, MS

Mississippi · Metropolitan Area

Pearlington is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 989. Residents earn $51,719 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
989 Population 108/sq mi density
$51,719 Median Income $26,911 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $154,419 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,719
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,700
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.8%
60% higher than US avg

How Pearlington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population989
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 64%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,719
Per Capita$26,911
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$2,271M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$154,419
Housing Units583
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Uninsured13.0%
Smoking20.1%
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain64.0 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation5 ft (2 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+66.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.3%
Libraries5

Is Pearlington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pearlington receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Pearlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pearlington is $51,719, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 19.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pearlington is $108,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pearlington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pearlington has a population of 989 with a density of 108 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.4%), with 2.8% Hispanic, 31.2% Black.

Population

989
Total Population
108
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
9.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Pearlington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pearlington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pearlington is $51,719, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Pearlington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,719
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,911
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
IRS Avg AGI$67,214

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.8%
60% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,042
County GDP$2,271M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare70
Retail144
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,691
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.0 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Pearlington is $108,700, 61% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $154,419.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,700
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$154,419

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.7%
Housing Units583
Median Year Built2003

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,691
5% above US avg
Effective Rate3.40%
In Pearlington, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.0% of residents lack health insurance. 20.1% are current smokers. 20.9% report depression. 34.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pearlington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure40.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD8.4%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.1%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity34.9%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress15.2%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.7%
Uninsured13.0%
51% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.6%
Dental Visits8.0%
Premature Death11,583/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.9/10
Exercise Access54.0%
Healthcare Facilities70
Pearlington has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 64.0 inches. The area enjoys 313 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.0 inches
68% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates30.2508°N, 89.6048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28045
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.7-point margin. 81.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 20.1%

Winner: Republican by 58.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+66.9%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score4.42
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density108/sq mi
Total Area9.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities70
Restaurants118
Retail Stores144

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.0 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

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