Pearl River County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pearl River County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28109
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 109
Geography
- Land Area
- 811.33 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 819.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.774793
- Longitude
- -89.586904
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 56,960
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 43,908
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,852 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,104 | 3.7% |
| White | 46,416 | 81.5% |
| Black | 6,888 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,534 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,372 | 3.1% |
| White | 36,327 | 82.7% |
| Black | 5,436 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 573 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 57,458
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,416
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,273
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,935 | 79.9% |
| Black | 6,888 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 35,908
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,574 | 10.0% |
| Republican | 14,853 | 41.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,433 | 48.5% |
| Other | 48 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,861 | 47.0% |
| Female | 18,765 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,867 | 77.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,253 | 3.5% |
| Black | 3,364 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,892
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,590 | 38.0% |
| Hispanic | 354 | 28.3% |
| Black | 794 | 23.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 27.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,137 | 36.4% |
| Female | 6,685 | 35.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,198 (25.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,672 (17.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,442
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,844
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $955
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.