Perry County's 2026 population is estimated at 11,352, reflecting a -0.24% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Perry County is the 64th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,235 and has grown -7.22% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 8,942 adults, (2,234 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 5,670 (49.5%)
Male: 5,779 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 77.5% White, 15.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,873 | 77.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,758 | 15.36% |
| Two or more races | 535 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 239 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
Perry County 's average per capita income is $37,971. Household income levels show a median of $49,634. The poverty rate stands at 18.38%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,667 | - |
| Families | $58,456 | $73,360 |
| Households | $49,634 | $62,655 |
| Non Families | $41,179 | $47,363 |
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