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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Perry County

Indiana · 18,899 residents · 381.74 sq mi
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Perry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,246. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,899
−1%since 1990
from 19,107 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 50 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+14%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,246
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,158 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,673
+58%since 1990
from $10,567 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
20.7% rent
2.0
+14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(18,810)
Black1.1%(209)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(41)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score4.4%(832)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(18,345)
Black1.4%(272)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(133)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score5.6%(1,056)
6
+28%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Indiana?

Perry County, Indiana has about 18,899 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Indiana earns about $36,246 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Indiana expensive?

In Perry County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Indiana?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Indiana?

About 9.4% of people in Perry County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 208 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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