Pearl River County is located in the state of Mississippi. With a land mass of 818 square miles, Pearl River County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 4,862 residents. Pearl River County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least thickly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Picayune, with a population of 24,473.
Pearl River County is one of the more affluent regions in the state. The median income for Pearl River County residents is $31,361, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in Mississippi. Reflecting this, the average house value in Pearl River County is $70,840, well above the state average of $66,412.
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