U.S. County · Profile

Perry County

27.1KTotal Population
79Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.76%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Perry County has a population of 27,133 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

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):1.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.5%25,641
Two or More Races3.2%868
Hispanic or Latino1.1%298
Black or African American1.0%271
Asian0.7%190
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%54
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%54
Some Other Race0.2%54

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
$45,330
39.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,913
27.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.8%
107.0% above national average
Median Age
41.3 years

Income & Poverty

$45,330Median Household Income
$27,913Per Capita Income
23.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$45,330$70,429
Families$54,252$68,919
Married-couple Families$54,252$60,762
Nonfamily Households$26,554$28,678

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, Kentucky.

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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