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Pearl, Mississippi
City · Population 28,458 · #9 in Mississippi
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About Pearl
Pearl, MS is a thriving city located in central Mississippi, home to 28,458 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 9th largest city in Mississippi.
Officially, Pearl is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 25.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,116 residents per square mile.
📰 Pearl News Today
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Washington parish Louisiana and Pearl River, Mississippi WDSU · Aug 16
- Governor Reeves Breaks Ground on Siemens Energy’s New Mississippi Factory Siemens Energy · Jul 17
- Wesley Hallman Obituary Aug 4, 2026 Ott & Lee Funeral Homes · Aug 4
- Andrew "Andy" Eaton Obituary - Pearl, MS Dignity Memorial · Jun 15
- Mississippi’s first Dutch Bros now open in Pearl WLBT · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pearl Unique
- A top-25 city in Mississippi by population (#9 of 299 incorporated places).
- Home to 1.9% of Mississippi's city-dwelling population.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 28,458.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Pearl
📍 Bates Park📍 McLaurin Heights📍 Melvin Heights📍 Patton Place📍 Pine Park📍 Randall Place📍 Skyway Hills
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pearl
- Frisco Deli
- Mikado Japanese Express — japanese
- Waffle House — american
- China Buffet
- Cracker Barrel — american
- Fernandos — mexican
- Harveys Fish Hut — seafood
- Little Willie's BBQ
- McAlister's Deli — sandwich
- Ruby Tuesday — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pearl
- Bright Park reviews ★
- City Center reviews ★
- City Center Park reviews ★
- Flynt Park reviews ★
- Pearl City Park reviews ★
- Pearl Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pearl
- C B NOBLIN SCHOOL
- NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PEARL HIGH SCHOOL
- PEARL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- PEARL LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PEARL UPPER SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Jake Windham
Population (2024)28,458
Rank in state#9 of 299
Land area25.49 sq mi
Density1,116/sq mi
Coordinates32.2725, -90.0918