Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 9,139 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 88th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,940 and has seen a growth of 15.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 92.23% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (92.23%)
Two or more races (5.12%)
Asian (1.26%)
Native American (0.54%)
Black or African American (0.5%)
Other race (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,896 | 92.23% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $41,351. Household income levels show a median of $50,489. The poverty rate stands at 17.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $65,047 | - |
| Families | $61,712 | $74,084 |
| Households | $50,489 | $64,784 |
| Non Families | $27,715 | $39,734 |
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