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Perry County

Illinois · 22,350 residents · 441.928 sq mi
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Perry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,696. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,350
−3%since 2000
from 23,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K23K1990201020202024Perry County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,696
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,926
+12%since 2000
from $15,935 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(20,563)
Black8%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(406)
Asian0.3%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(5,355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(19,463)
Black8.3%(1,856)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(599)
Asian0.4%(87)
Other1%(235)
Diversity Score28.3%(6,322)
Diversity Score
28
+22%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Illinois?

Perry County, Illinois has about 22,350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Illinois earns about $40,696 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Illinois?

About 13.5% 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 14.0% 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 938 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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