Perry County, Mississippi Population 2022
Perry County, Mississippi's estimated population is 12,138 with a growth rate of 0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County, Mississippi is the 66th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 12,234 and has seen a growth of -0.78% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,037 | 0.00% | |
| 1830 | 2,300 | 263 | 12.91% |
| 1840 | 1,889 | -411 | -17.87% |
| 1850 | 2,438 | 549 | 29.06% |
| 1860 | 2,606 | 168 | 6.89% |
| 1870 | 2,694 | 88 | 3.38% |
| 1880 | 3,427 | 733 | 27.21% |
| 1890 | 6,494 | 3,067 | 89.50% |
| 1900 | 14,682 | 8,188 | 126.09% |
| 1910 | 7,685 | -6,997 | -47.66% |
| 1920 | 8,987 | 1,302 | 16.94% |
| 1930 | 8,197 | -790 | -8.79% |
| 1940 | 9,292 | 1,095 | 13.36% |
| 1950 | 9,108 | -184 | -1.98% |
| 1960 | 8,745 | -363 | -3.99% |
| 1970 | 9,065 | 320 | 3.66% |
| 1980 | 9,864 | 799 | 8.81% |
| 1990 | 10,865 | 1,001 | 10.15% |
| 2010 | 12,234 | 1,369 | 12.60% |
| 2011 | 12,151 | -83 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 11,996 | -155 | -1.28% |
| 2013 | 12,009 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 12,053 | 44 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 12,071 | 18 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 12,056 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 12,014 | -42 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 11,918 | -96 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 11,973 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 12,028 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 12,083 | 55 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 12,138 | 55 | 0.46% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,480 | 79.13% |
| Black or African American | 2,057 | 17.17% |
| Asian | 141 | 1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 303 | 2.53% |
Perry County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,597 | 2.58 | 80.9 |
| Married | 2,277 | 3.11 | 87.3 |
| Male | 84 | 4.73 | 94 |
| Female | 807 | 3.37 | 68.8 |
| Non Family | 1,429 | 1.16 | 76.8 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 363 | 4.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 861 | 10.57% |
| High School Graduate | 3,595 | 44.14% |
| Some College | 1,774 | 21.78% |
| Associates Degree | 722 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 524 | 6.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 306 | 3.76% |
Perry County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,597 | 5,591 | 735 |
| Black | 1,129 | 939 | 81 |
| 2+ Races | 227 | 219 | 14 |
| Asian | 141 | 141 | |
| Hispanic | 56 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.14%.
$31,080
Average Earnings
$49,189
Average Male
$19,758
Average Female
Perry County, Mississippi Language by Age
Perry County, Mississippi Language
97.34% of Perry County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 2.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
Perry County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,022 | 560 | 27.70% |
| White | 9,206 | 1,562 | 16.97% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 187 | 96 | 51.34% |
| Multiple | 303 | 4 | 1.32% |
18.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.72%
Male Poverty Rate
22.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Perry County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Mississippi is Black, with 27.70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 1.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.83%.
Perry County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Perry County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Perry County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Perry County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 671 | 9.13% |
| Black | 24 | 1.68% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.35% |
Perry County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
8.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.82%
Born in Perry County, Mississippi
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.94% of Perry County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 81.82% having been born in Mississippi. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990