Perry County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,139, reflecting a 0.84% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Perry County is the 88th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,940 and has grown 15.1% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 6,754 adults, (1,907 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 4,207 (48.4%)
Male: 4,490 (51.6%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 90.16% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,841 | 90.16% |
| Two or more races | 689 | 7.92% |
| Native American | 107 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.18% |
Perry County 's average per capita income is $46,629. Household income levels show a median of $55,972. The poverty rate stands at 18.06%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,836 | - |
| Families | $67,648 | $77,560 |
| Households | $55,972 | $69,797 |
| Non Families | $28,327 | $44,488 |
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