Pearlington
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi
Pearlington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hancock County, Mississippi, with 1,153 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Slidell, 10.9 miles W.
- 1,153residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.6 km²
- 126 / sq mipopulation density
- 39572ZIP code
About Pearlington
Pearlington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States, on U.S. Route 90, along the Pearl River, at the Louisiana state line. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Pearlington had a population of 1,153. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall just south of Pearlington.
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Living in Pearlington
- Median household income
- $44,507
- Median home value
- $98,100
- Median age
- 48.3
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Pearlington had 1,153 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Density | 126 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pearlington at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,153 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.13 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2508° N, 89.6049° W |
| ZIP code | 39572 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2855920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pearlington
- Slidell, LA10.9 mi W
- Pearl River, LA11.6 mi NW
- Eden Isle, LA12.3 mi W
- Waveland13.0 mi E
- Bay St. Louis15.5 mi E
- Kiln15.6 mi NE
- Nicholson17.3 mi N
- Diamondhead18.7 mi NE
- Henderson Point19.5 mi E
- Picayune19.7 mi N
- Lacombe, LA19.9 mi W
- DeLisle21.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Pearlington
What county is Pearlington in?
Pearlington is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Pearlington, MS?
1,153 people lived in Pearlington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pearlington, MS?
The ZIP code of Pearlington is 39572.
What is the elevation of Pearlington?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pearlington?
Slidell (10.9 mi), Pearl River (11.6 mi), Eden Isle (12.3 mi), Waveland (13.0 mi), Bay St. Louis (15.5 mi).
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