Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 11,352 with a growth rate of -0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 64th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,235 and has seen a growth of -7.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 77.58% White, 15.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (77.58%)
Black or African American (15.82%)
Two or more races (3.95%)
Asian (2.31%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.16%)
Other race (0.16%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,890 | 77.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,813 | 15.82% |
| Two or more races | 453 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 265 | 2.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $37,257. Household income levels show a median of $50,435. The poverty rate stands at 18.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,705 | - |
| Families | $52,454 | $68,479 |
| Households | $50,435 | $61,862 |
| Non Families | $45,205 | $49,334 |
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