Pearl River County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Pearl River County, Mississippi
Pearl River County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
57,458
Median Age
41.6
Male Median
40.8
Female Median
42.3
Pearl River County, Mississippi Population Growth

Pearl River County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.7%%.
+2.7%% Growth
Pearl River County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Pearl River County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.6 | 57,458 |
| 2023 | 41.1 | 56,781 |
| 2022 | 40.8 | 56,351 |
| 2021 | 41.3 | 55,972 |
| 2020 | 41.7 | 55,512 |
| 2019 | 40.9 | 55,219 |
| 2018 | 40.9 | 55,149 |
| 2017 | 41.0 | 55,049 |
| 2016 | 40.9 | 55,167 |
| 2015 | 40.7 | 55,196 |
| 2014 | 40.6 | 55,293 |
| 2013 | 40.0 | 55,569 |
| 2012 | 39.2 | 55,886 |
| 2011 | 38.4 | 56,042 |
| 2010 | 38.4 | 55,923 |
Pearl River County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 19.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Pearl River County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Pearl River County, Mississippi
The median age in Pearl River County, Mississippi is 41.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Pearl River County, Mississippi is 57,458.
In Pearl River County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Pearl River County, Mississippi is aging.