Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 19,818 with a growth rate of -1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 58th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 22,316 and has seen a growth of -11.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 86.5% White, 7.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (86.5%)
Black or African American (7.98%)
Two or more races (3.59%)
Other race (1.21%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native American (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,000 | 86.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,661 | 7.98% |
| Two or more races | 748 | 3.59% |
| Other race | 251 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $41,049. Household income levels show a median of $59,286. The poverty rate stands at 16.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,279 | $97,166 |
| Families | $75,049 | $87,510 |
| Households | $59,286 | $75,024 |
| Non Families | $34,089 | $49,366 |
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