Pearl, MS

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Pearl

Randall Place / Melvin Heights

Grandview Heights / Cunningham Heights

Belaire / Hickory Glen

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Pearl

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.2%

Households with Children

31.5%

School Enrollment K-12

2,861

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.1%
Working Age (35-54): 25.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.0%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.9%
High School / GED: 25.4%
Some College or Associate's: 35.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.7%
Single Parents: 15.9%
Couples & Adults: 31.8%
Living Alone: 36.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
Asian: 2.5%
Black or African American: 29.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 61.1%
Puerto Rican: 5.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 19.3%
South American: 2.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 50.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 75.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 24.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 73.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.6%
Spanish: 5.2%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 7.6%
Not Enrolled: 76.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources