Pearl, MS

Pearl, Mississippi

Introduction to Pearl, Mississippi

Pearl, Mississippi is located 3 miles SE of Jackson, Mississippi and 160 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Rankin county and part of the Jackson metro area. The population of Pearl is 21,961.

Pearl History

During the 1860s, a community was established close to Pearl River. It was initially a rural farming community, and industries were not set up in this region until the mid-1900s. Subsequently, efforts were made to control floods, the Jackson-Evers International Airport was constructed and the area experienced considerable urban expansion. The city of Pearl was incorporated in June of 1973.

Pearl and nearby Attractions

• Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
• Jackson Zoological Park
• Mississippi Museum of Art
• Lefleur's Bluff State Park
• Old State Capitol

Things To Do In Pearl

Local museums and historical sites include Eudora Welty House, Old State Capitol, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and the Mississippi Museum of Art. The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum showcases exhibits on the agricultural, aviation and ethnic heritage of the region. Lefleur's Bluff State Park, occupying over 300 acres of land, provides recreational opportunities like fishing, picnicking and camping. The park also has nature trails, tennis courts and a golf course. The Pearl Municipal Golf Course is nearby, and the Patton Plaza Shopping Center is a popular local shopping malls. The community also celebrates Pearl Day on June 29 of every year.

Pearl Transportation

Jackson-Evers International is the nearest major airport.

Pearl Higher Education

The city of Pearl is home to Hinds Community College-Rankin Campus. Jackson State University, Mississippi College and Belhaven College are also nearby.

High Points

Pearl strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Pearl, MS

Comparing Pearl to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Pearl Almanac

Pearl Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pearl Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Pearl

Wal-Mart in Pearl

Pearl High Schools (2004)

PEARL HIGH SCHOOL
500 PIRATE COVE
601-932-7931
Serves 975 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Pearl Colleges

Click school name for a detailed profile.

Academy of Hair Design Four

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!