Pearl River County, MS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Pearl River County was 57,261, a 1.34% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Pearl River County's population was 56,505, an increase of 0.55% compared to a population of 56,198 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Pearl River County, MS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Pearl River County increased by 8,633. In this period, the peak population was 57,860 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 48,628 - -
2001 49,256 628 1.29%
2002 50,002 746 1.51%
2003 50,479 477 0.95%
2004 51,307 828 1.64%
2005 51,872 565 1.1%
2006 56,180 4,308 8.31%
2007 57,216 1,036 1.84%
2008 57,860 644 1.13%
2009 57,695 -165 -0.29%
2010 55,683 -2,012 -3.49%
2011 55,441 -242 -0.43%
2012 55,003 -438 -0.79%
2013 54,848 -155 -0.28%
2014 55,149 301 0.55%
2015 54,978 -171 -0.31%
2016 55,110 132 0.24%
2017 55,329 219 0.4%
2018 55,492 163 0.29%
2019 55,752 260 0.47%
2020 56,198 446 0.8%
2021 56,505 307 0.55%
2022 57,261 756 1.34%
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Pearl River County, MS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Pearl River County's population increased by 7,055 (14.51%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Pearl River County's population increased by 515 (0.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Pearl River County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Pearl River County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 57,261. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Pearl River County's population peaked in year 2008 at 57,860.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Pearl River County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 48,628.

Pearl River County, MS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Pearl River County grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Pearl River County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.81% per year. Overall the population grew 17.75% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Pearl River County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Pearl River County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.81% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,063. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2005 to 2006, Pearl River County's population grew the most with an increase of 4,308 (8.31%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Pearl River County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,012 (-3.49%).

Things to know

Is Pearl River County, MS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pearl River County's population increased by 1,063 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 307 (0.55%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 756 (1.34%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Pearl River County, MS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Pearl River County increased by 2,413 (4.40%). The population was highest at 57,261 in the year 2022 and lowest at 54,848 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.40%.

References

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Pearl River County, MS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Pearl River County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Pearl River County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Pearl River County was 57,261, a 1.34% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Pearl River County population was 56,505, an increase of 0.55% compared to a population of 56,198 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Pearl River County increased by 8,633. In this period, the peak population was 57,860 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Pearl River County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Pearl River County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Pearl River County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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