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Perry County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Perryville

Perry County's estimated 2025 population is 19,094 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 58th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,931 and has seen a growth of 0.86% since that time.

19,094
Total Population
40
Population Density (mi²)
58
Population Rank (State)
72 0.38%
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 94.53% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White17,91094.53%
Two or more races6173.26%
Black or African American1510.8%
Asian1490.79%
Other race1110.59%
Native American90.05%

Perry County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Perry County's average per capita income is $40,717. Household income levels show a median of $63,356. The poverty rate stands at 11.01%.

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$90,389-
Families$81,364$97,425
Households$63,356$82,644
Non Families$37,129$51,361

$40,717

Average Income

$63,356

Median Household Income

11.01%

Poverty Rate