Pearl Population 2026

Pearl has a population of 26,462, making it the #1776 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Mississippi. It is about 333× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Pearl (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,462

Rank in United States

#1776

Coordinates

32.27°N, 90.13°W

~84 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,392 km

864 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mississippi

City	Population	Rank in United States
Jackson	153,701	#177
Gulfport	71,856	#531
West Gulfport	71,329	#536
Southaven	52,589	#813
Hattiesburg	46,805	#945
Biloxi	45,637	#964
Meridian	39,661	#1125
Olive Branch	36,010	#1261

Cities near Pearl

Jackson153,701 people · ~6 km away
Brandon23,529 people · ~14 km away
Ridgeland24,351 people · ~17 km away
Clinton25,254 people · ~19 km away
Madison25,799 people · ~21 km away
Vicksburg23,131 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pearl?

Pearl has a population of 26,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1776 biggest city in United States.

What state is Pearl in?

Pearl is located in Mississippi, United States.

Is Pearl the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,392 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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