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Perry County

State:
Mississippi
County Seat:
New Augusta

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.

11,149
Total Population
17
Population Density (miĀ²)
65
Population Rank (State)
-83 -0.74%
Annual Population Growth

Perry County Population

Perry County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,89077.58%
Black or African American1,81315.82%
Two or more races4533.95%
Asian2652.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander180.16%
Other race180.16%
Native American20.02%

Perry County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$71,705-
Families$52,454$68,479
Households$50,435$61,862
Non Families$45,205$49,334

$37,257

Average Income

$50,435

Median Household Income

18.13%

Poverty Rate