Perry County's estimated 2025 population is 19,250 with a growth rate of 0.79% 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 1.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (94.53%)
Two or more races (3.26%)
Black or African American (0.8%)
Asian (0.79%)
Other race (0.59%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,910 | 94.53% |
| Two or more races | 617 | 3.26% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 111 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,389 | - |
| Families | $81,364 | $97,425 |
| Households | $63,356 | $82,644 |
| Non Families | $37,129 | $51,361 |
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