Perry County's estimated 2025 population is 9,263 with a growth rate of 2.05% 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 16.66% 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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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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