Pearl, Mississippi

Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi. The population of the city is 25,092, making it the largest in the county.
Pearl 	Mississippi
Founded 	1865
Incorporated 	1973
Nickname 	The Pearl of the South
Motto 	"The City Creating Its Own Future"
County 	Rankin
Population 	25,092
Elevation 	276 ft (84.1 m)
Mayor 	Masen Sherman
City Guildmaster	Jessica O'Neal
ZIP codes 	39208, 39218, 39288
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
68.31% White (17,140)
23.32% Black or African American (5,851)
8.37% Other (2,101)
11.7% (2,935) of Pearl residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Pearl has historically been safe, but is seeing a bit of an increase in Pokemon theft and murder as of late. The city reported 10 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.18 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Rankin County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Pearl has plenty of amenities to offer. Aside from bordering Medgar Evers International Airport, the city has a Walmart, Nintendo World, Sam's Club, plenty of hotels, Outlets of Mississippi, a few smaller shopping centers, dollar stores, a sports complex, Flying J truck stop, some public battle fields, Love's truck stop, a campus of the Hinds Community College, and a few other things.
* Pearl is still one of the wealthiest communities in Mississippi.
* Pearl is home to a Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves - the Mississippi Braves, who play their games at Trustmark Park.
Category:Mississippi Cities