Pearl, MS Demographics

A map of Pearl's Population by Race

Pearl, Mississippi had a population of 27,115 in 2020. It was 62.2% White, 26.7% Black, 1.2% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pearl, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pearl is the 12th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Pearl's White Population

16,852 residents of Pearl identify as White, or 62.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Pearl slightly larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pearl is ranked #175 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pearl is more White than neighboring Jackson (16.5% White). Pearl is less White than neighboring Flowood (67.1% White), Richland (66.9% White), Brandon (73.8% White), and Florence (82.7% White).

Pearl's Black Population

7,236 residents of Pearl identify as Black, or 26.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pearl slightly less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pearl is ranked #251 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pearl is more Black than neighboring Flowood (20.9% Black), Richland (19.9% Black), Brandon (20% Black), and Florence (13.3% Black). Pearl is less Black than neighboring Jackson (78.5% Black).

Pearl's Asian Population

326 residents of Pearl identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pearl roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pearl is ranked #46 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pearl is more Asian than neighboring Brandon (0.9% Asian), Florence (0.2% Asian), and Jackson (0.5% Asian). Pearl is less Asian than neighboring Flowood (6.1% Asian), and Richland (2.3% Asian).

Pearl's Hispanic Population

1,533 residents of Pearl identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pearl roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pearl is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pearl is more Hispanic than neighboring Flowood (3% Hispanic), Brandon (2.1% Hispanic), Florence (1.2% Hispanic), and Jackson (2.1% Hispanic). Pearl is less Hispanic than neighboring Richland (8.4% Hispanic).

Pearl's Native American/Other Population

232 residents of Pearl identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pearl roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pearl is ranked #55 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pearl is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flowood (0.6% Native American/Other), Richland (0.2% Native American/Other), Brandon (0.4% Native American/Other), Florence (0.2% Native American/Other), and Jackson (0.4% Native American/Other).

Pearl's Multiracial Population

936 residents of Pearl identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pearl roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Pearl is ranked #111 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pearl is more Multiracial than neighboring Flowood (2.3% Multiracial), Richland (2.3% Multiracial), Brandon (2.8% Multiracial), Florence (2.4% Multiracial), and Jackson (1.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.