Perry County Population

1820–2026

19,390

2026 projection

1.2% since 2020 (increase)

05K10K15K20K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Perry County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202619,390+10.01%
202519,389+10.01%
202419,388+1780.93%
202319,210+3171.68%
202218,893-2051.07%
202119,098-620.32%
202019,160-240.13%
201919,184+840.44%
201819,100+900.47%
201719,010+20.01%

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Perry County Demographics

41.9median age

Median age

Female44.3 yrs
Male39.1 yrs

Adults

15,296
3,759 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults11,537 other adults

Sex

Female 45.2% · 8,717Male 54.8% · 10,553

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 193 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Perry County Income

$61,151median household income

Median household income

$61,151

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,379

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Perry County Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%45%49%
Never married30%38%21%
Divorced15%13%18%
Widowed6%2%11%
Separated1%1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201