Pearland, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Pearland, Texas is 125,983 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $112,470, the median home value is $330,900, and the median age is 36.5.
The population has grown 37.8% since 2010 (94,063 → 129,620).
125,983
Population
2585
People / sq mi
$112,470
Median Income
$330,900
Median Home Value
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Pearland covers 48.7 sq mi of land at 2585 people per square mile.
About Pearland, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Pearland from the typical city: 2.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 125,983 residents, Pearland is a city in Texas. It ranks #29 among cities in Texas by population.
Median household income is $112,470, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $330,900, with typical rent around $1,759.
About 47.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 11.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Pearland city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Pearland city had a population of 94,063 in 2010 and 129,620 in 2024, a 37.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 129,620 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.33%.
129,620
Population (2024)
94,063
Population (2010)
129,620
Peak (2024)
2.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 94,063 |
| 2011 | 96,271 |
| 2012 | 99,283 |
| 2013 | 102,832 |
| 2014 | 106,027 |
| 2015 | 111,267 |
| 2016 | 115,926 |
| 2017 | 119,312 |
| 2018 | 121,424 |
| 2019 | 122,460 |
| 2020 | 126,011 |
| 2021 | 126,071 |
| 2022 | 127,402 |
| 2023 | 128,536 |
| 2024 | 129,620 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.5% |
| Black or African American | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$112,470
Median Household Income
$49,845
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$330,900
Median Home Value
$1,759
Median Rent
76.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.0%
High School+
47.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
79.5%
Public Transit
11.9%
Work From Home
33.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.1%
Foreign Born
69.7%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
7.4%
With Disability
93.0%
Health Insurance
98.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Retail Trade | 6.7% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pearland, Texas has a population of 125,983 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Pearland, Texas is $112,470, with 2.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Pearland, Texas is $330,900, with median monthly rent at $1,759 and a homeownership rate of 76.6%.
The median age in Pearland, Texas is 36.5 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 37.8% since 2010 (94,063 → 129,620).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.