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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.
In Pearl, about 53% of adults are married.
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.
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.
Of the housing in Pearl, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.
In Pearl, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Pearl than most cities its size.
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% | |
Comparing Pearl to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Pearl colleges • Pearl travel • Pearl mortgages and property.
 | Pearl Colleges Pearl colleges and trade schools. |
 | Pearl Hotels & Travel Pearl hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Pearl Mortgage Pearl property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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