Jobs & Economy in Pearl
Pearl's economy runs on a real, genuine crossroads location, driving a substantial logistics, manufacturing, and retail employment base.
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Learn moreA real crossroads logistics hub
Pearl sits at the real intersection of I-20, I-55, US-80, and US-49, giving it a genuine logistics and distribution advantage, reinforced by proximity to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
Major real retail anchors
The Outlets of Mississippi and a Bass Pro Shops flagship location anchor Pearl's real retail employment base.
A growing overall employment base
Pearl's economy employed approximately 15,200 people as of 2024, with employment growing approximately 3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
Key takeaways
- Pearl's I-20/I-55/US-80/US-49 crossroads location anchors a real logistics and distribution economy.
- Outlets of Mississippi and Bass Pro Shops anchor a real, substantial retail employment base.
- Pearl's overall employment grew approximately 3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
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