U.S. County · Profile

Perry County

18.9KTotal Population
40Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+4.58%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Perry County has a population of 18,950 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

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):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.2%18,040
Two or More Races2.9%550
Hispanic or Latino2.4%455
Black or African American0.7%133
Asian0.7%133
Some Other Race0.3%57
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%19
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
$61,486
17.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,731
19.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.3%
1.7% below national average
Median Age
41.4 years

Income & Poverty

$61,486Median Household Income
$30,731Per Capita Income
11.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$61,486$77,309
Families$78,134$90,746
Married-couple Families$78,134$87,510
Nonfamily Households$36,607$39,536

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, Missouri.

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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