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Perry County

Illinois · 23,094 residents · 441.928 sq mi
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Perry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,281. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,094
+8%since 1990
from 21,412 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 48 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,281
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,979 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,935
+48%since 1990
from $10,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$370
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−7%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(20,962)
Black1.8%(386)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(119)
Asian0.2%(41)
Diversity Score6.5%(1,386)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(20,563)
Black8%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(406)
Asian0.3%(63)
Diversity Score23.2%(5,355)
Diversity Score
23
+258%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Perry County to nearby counties

PERRY COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$78,224+135%
Home value$155,700+186%
Population13,564−33%
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PERRY COUNTY VS
Jackson County
Income$48,763+47%
Home value$137,300+152%
Population52,501+160%
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PERRY COUNTY VS
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Income$68,131+105%
Home value$135,100+148%
Population29,921+48%
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PERRY COUNTY VS
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Income$56,740+70%
Home value$89,000+64%
Population36,916+83%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Illinois?

Perry County, Illinois has about 23,094 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Illinois earns about $33,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Illinois expensive?

In Perry County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Illinois?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Illinois?

About 13.2% of people in Perry County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,682 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 302Census Tract 306Census Tract 301Census Tract 305Census Tract 303Census Tract 304
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 62832ZIP 62274ZIP 62237ZIP 62888ZIP 62997ZIP 62238
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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