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Perryville

Kentucky · 763 residents · 0.781 sq mi
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Perryville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,594. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

763
−2%since 1990
from 775 in 1990
1990 – 2025
977 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 992 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
−2%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7148259361K1K1990201020202024Perryville
2024970
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,594
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,086 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,202
+58%since 1990
from $10,237 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
32.2% rent
2.6
+22%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(694)
Black10.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.2%(187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(711)
Black5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score12.3%(94)
12
−49%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Perryville, Kentucky?

Perryville, Kentucky has about 763 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Perryville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Perryville, Kentucky earns about $28,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perryville, Kentucky expensive?

In Perryville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Perryville, Kentucky?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Perryville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perryville, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of people in Perryville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perryville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Perryville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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