Moving to Pearl River, Louisiana

Population: 1,839. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,044 (+11.1% change)
Males: 898 (48.8%), Females: 941 (51.2%)

Zip code: 70452

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.4 years
Median household income: $31,296
Median house value: $86,900

Population by Race

Races in Pearl River:

• White Non-Hispanic (94.2%)
• Hispanic (2.1%)
• Black (1.4%)
• American Indian (1.2%)
• Two or more races (1.2%)
• Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: Irish (20.3%), French (17.8%), German (15.5%), United States (9.4%), English (7.6%), Italian (4.3%).

Elevation: 25 feet

Land area: 2.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Pearl River

• High school or higher: 65.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.8%
• Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
• Unemployed: 4.6%
• Mean travel time to work: 29.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Pearl River town

• Never married: 20.0%
• Now married: 58.9%
• Separated: 1.2%
• Widowed: 8.5%
• Divorced: 11.5%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +327 (+21.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Pearl River:

• SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; SLIDELL, LA)
• NORTHSHORE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; SLIDELL, LA)
• NORTHSHORE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; SLIDELL, LA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Pearl River:

• STENNIS INTL (about 21 miles; BAY ST LOUIS, MS; Abbreviation: HSA)
• LAKEFRONT (about 30 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Abbreviation: NEW)
• LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL (about 44 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Abbreviation: MSY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Pearl River:

• SLIDELL (about 6 miles; SLIDELL, LA; Abbreviation: ASD)
• PICAYUNE MUNI (about 11 miles; PICAYUNE, MS; Abbreviation: MJD)
• GREATER ST. TAMMANY (about 17 miles; COVINGTON, LA; Abbreviation: L31)

Amtrak stations near Pearl River:

• 7 miles: SLIDELL (1827 FRONT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
• 12 miles: PICAYUNE (U.S. 11 & TATE ST.). Services: free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pearl River:

• SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS (about 31 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,217)
• UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS (about 33 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,442)
• PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; POPLARVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,433)
• DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,193)
• LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 37 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,496)
• XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 38 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,659)
• TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 39 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 10,230)

Schools

Public high school in Pearl River:

• PEARL RIVER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 606; Location: 39110 REBEL LANE; Grades: 08 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Pearl River:

• RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 642; Location: 38480 SULLIVAN DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)
• CREEKSIDE JUNIOR HIGH (Students: 503; Location: 65434 HIGHWAY 41; Grades: 06 – 08)
• SIXTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 276; Location: 72360 HIGHWAY 41; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Pearl River:

• NORTHMINSTER MONTESSORI PRESCH (Students: 58; Location: 63140 NORTH MILITARY RD; Grades: PK – KG)