Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 47,714 with a growth rate of 0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 46th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 45,920 and has seen a growth of 3.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 94.46% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.46%)
Two or more races (3.84%)
Black or African American (0.8%)
Other race (0.52%)
Asian (0.25%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,438 | 94.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,767 | 3.84% |
| Black or African American | 368 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 241 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $51,055. Household income levels show a median of $78,824. The poverty rate stands at 8.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,579 | $117,226 |
| Families | $93,694 | $107,131 |
| Households | $78,824 | $95,139 |
| Non Families | $43,474 | $61,829 |
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