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Perry County

Arkansas · 10,019 residents · 551.336 sq mi
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Perry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,019
−2%since 2000
from 10,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+19%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Perry County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,926
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,030
+42%since 2000
from $16,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+43%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(9,711)
Black1.7%(177)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(120)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(771)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(9,069)
Black1.1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(286)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other2.8%(282)
Diversity Score16.8%(1,679)
Segregation Score9%(899)
Diversity Score
17
+122%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Arkansas?

Perry County, Arkansas has about 10,019 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Perry County, Arkansas earns about $44,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Arkansas expensive?

In Perry County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Arkansas?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Arkansas?

About 16.2% of people in Perry County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,050 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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