Perry County's estimated 2025 population is 11,149 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 65th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,235 and has seen a growth of -8.88% 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
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
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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