page_title: Pearl, Mississippi
section_title: Municipal government
hierarchical_section_title: Pearl, Mississippi / Government / Municipal government
caption_attribution_description: English: Pearl, Mississippi Community Center wall with the city seal.
context_page_description: Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi located on the east side of the Pearl River from the state capital of Jackson. The population was 25,092 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
  Today, Pearl is a growing community; it is the 13th largest city in the state and the largest city in Rankin County.
context_section_description: The City of Pearl is led by an elected Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Each serves a four-year term. Five of the six aldermen represent single-member districts; the sixth is elected at-large.
  Law enforcement within the city limits of Pearl is handled by the Pearl Police Department. The City has no jail facilities and instead utilizes the Rankin County Jail, which is operated by the Rankin County Sheriff's Department.
  Fire protection and prevention within the city limits of Pearl is handled by the Pearl Fire Department. The department operates four stations throughout the city.
caption: Community Center wall featuring the city's seal
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