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Perry County

Indiana · 19,170 residents · 381.74 sq mi
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Perry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,170
+1%since 2000
from 18,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K19K19K20K1990201020202024Perry County
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(1,014)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(1,055)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(1,221)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(1,078)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(943)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(2,416)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.4%(2,563)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(2,359)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.8%(2,828)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(2,214)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(1,039)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(440)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,496
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,246 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,436
+53%since 2000
from $16,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Perry County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(18,345)
Black1.4%(272)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(133)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(17,853)
Black2.1%(397)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(220)
Asian0.5%(99)
Other1.3%(256)
Segregation Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(108)
Colombian0.3%(61)
Guatemalan0.2%(44)
Spaniard0.2%(32)
Cuban0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(42)
Asian Indian0.1%(22)
Chinese0.1%(21)
Korean0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German27.9%(5,318)
English14.1%(2,690)
Irish13.3%(2,531)
American9.4%(1,796)
French6.4%(1,217)
Belgian1%(200)
Scottish0.9%(180)
Swiss0.7%(131)
Welsh0.6%(110)
Polish0.6%(107)
Swedish0.5%(94)
Dutch0.5%(90)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.4%(76)
Bulgarian0.4%(69)
Hungarian0.3%(58)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(46)
Norwegian0.2%(40)
British0.2%(33)
Portuguese0.2%(29)
Czech0.1%(23)
Ethiopian0.1%(21)
Latvian0.1%(14)
Russian0.1%(14)
Greek0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.2%(3,388)
Married46.4%(4,112)
Widowed2.4%(211)
Divorced13%(1,157)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(1,501)
Married50.4%(3,644)
Widowed11.1%(803)
Divorced17.7%(1,277)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Indiana?

Perry County, Indiana has about 19,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Indiana earns about $51,496 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 $114,600, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Indiana?

About 16.0% 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 12.4% of people in Perry County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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