Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 26,053 with a growth rate of -1.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 42nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,668 and has seen a growth of -9.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 94.35% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White (94.35%)
Two or more races (3.31%)
Black or African American (0.99%)
Asian (0.8%)
Native American (0.33%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.21%)
Other race (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,274 | 94.35% |
| Two or more races | 923 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 222 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $38,666. Household income levels show a median of $45,261. The poverty rate stands at 25.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,276 | - |
| Families | $53,537 | $69,186 |
| Households | $45,261 | $74,273 |
| Non Families | $29,874 | $81,220 |
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