U.S. County · Profile

Perry County

20.5KTotal Population
46Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-11.21%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Perry County has a population of 20,503 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Perry County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.0%17,838
Black or African American7.9%1,620
Two or More Races3.2%656
Hispanic or Latino3.2%656
Some Other Race1.3%267
Asian0.6%123
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Perry County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$56,338
24.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,880
27.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.5%
52.2% above national average
Median Age
42.2 years

Income & Poverty

$56,338Median Household Income
$27,880Per Capita Income
17.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$56,338$69,605
Families$66,007$80,595
Married-couple Families$66,007$73,928
Nonfamily Households$32,095$34,663

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Perry County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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