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Perryville

Kentucky · 782 residents · 0.781 sq mi
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Perryville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $84,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
+2%since 2000
from 763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.9
−8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7148259361K1K1990201020202024Perryville
2024970
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.7%(76)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(62)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.2%(56)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.6%(114)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.4%(81)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(106)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.2%(72)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.2%(72)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(39)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.6%(28)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,202
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,468
+57%since 2000
from $16,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−33%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(711)
Black5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(670)
Black4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.2%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(5)
Ancestry
American24.5%(236)
English10.2%(98)
German6.6%(64)
Irish6.4%(62)
Scottish3.5%(34)
Dutch2.4%(23)
French2.1%(20)
Austrian1.2%(12)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(12)
British0.4%(4)
Italian0.4%(4)
Portuguese0.4%(4)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.4%(141)
Married41.2%(174)
Widowed1.2%(5)
Divorced24.2%(102)
Women 15+
Never married27.1%(119)
Married49.4%(217)
Widowed9.8%(43)
Divorced13.7%(60)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perryville, Kentucky?

Perryville, Kentucky has about 782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perryville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Perryville, Kentucky earns about $51,202 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 $84,900, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Perryville, Kentucky?

About 25.8% 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 6.4% of people in Perryville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perryville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Perryville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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