The Town FilesPearl River County, Mississippi
57,458 people. The median home is worth $182,300 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $58,135.
Towns in Pearl River County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune | 11,885 | $157,100 | $41,213 | 41.8 |
| Nicholson | 2,833 | $97,400 | $50,114 | 33.9 |
| Poplarville | 2,833 | $168,100 | $53,603 | 22.7 |
| Hide-A-Way Lake | 2,065 | $195,300 | $69,621 | 43.4 |
People and housing
| Pearl River County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,300 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $906 | $820 |
| Median household income | $58,135 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
11,629 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,138 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 360 storm events in Pearl River County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Pearl River County has been included in 37 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| October 28, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3550: Hurricane Zeta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).