U.S. County · Profile

Perry County

11.3KTotal Population
17Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-6.57%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Perry County has a population of 11,315 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

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):7.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White80.4%9,097
Black or African American11.6%1,313
Hispanic or Latino7.0%792
Two or More Races5.9%668
Asian1.8%204
Some Other Race0.4%45
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
$48,333
35.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,935
34.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.6%
79.1% above national average
Median Age
42.3 years

Income & Poverty

$48,333Median Household Income
$24,935Per Capita Income
20.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$48,333$61,035
Families$49,703$67,549
Married-couple Families$49,703$55,667
Nonfamily Households$43,733$47,232

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, Mississippi.

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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