The Town FilesPoplarville, Mississippi
City in Pearl River County · population 2,833 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,100
- Household income
- $53,603
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 22.7
Poplarville is a city of 2,833 people in Pearl River County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $168,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks hipper than 96% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 95% of Mississippi towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Mississippi towns.
How Poplarville ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Poplarville is worth $168,100, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $53,603, which is more affordable than 37% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $732 a month. 58.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Poplarville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $732 | $820 |
| Median household income | $53,603 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 58.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Poplarville
| People | Poplarville | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.7 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 33.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 83.3% |
Weather in Poplarville
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 65.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poplarville since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 25, 2012 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 11, 2007.
Severe weather in Pearl River County since 1996
Pearl River County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Pearl River County
Pearl River County had 11,629 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,138 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Poplarville itself the ACS puts it at 10.4%.
Public schools in Poplarville
5 public schools with 1,923 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 553 | 15.8 |
| POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 494 | 12.0 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL OF POPLARVILLE | 6-8 | 454 | 16.8 |
| POPLARVILLE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCH | 3-5 | 422 | 15.1 |
| POPLARVILLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CTR | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Poplarville
- Bogalusa, LA20.2 mi · 10,659 people · home $97,600
- Picayune, MS22.9 mi · 11,885 people · home $157,100
- Wiggins, MS23.2 mi · 4,272 people · home $112,700
- Nicholson, MS26.3 mi · 2,833 people · home $97,400
Poplarville questions
Is Poplarville, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Poplarville scores better for retirees than 15% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 4%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.7).
How much does a house cost in Poplarville?
The median owner-occupied home in Poplarville is valued at $168,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,603, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $732 a month.
What is the weather like in Poplarville?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Poplarville get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Poplarville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 25, 2012. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)