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Pearl, MS


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Pearl, Mississippi

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

The People and Families of Pearl

In Pearl, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearl had a median family income of $42,013. Pearl is one of the richer cities in Mississippi. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Pearl.

Political Inclinations

Among Pearl political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Pearl Housing

Of the housing in Pearl, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Pearl, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Pearl than most cities its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Pearl, MS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women510
Male Share of the Population48
Well-Paid Single Men49
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married59

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better510
People Above Poverty410
Median Family Income49
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents61
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime45

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