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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Perry County

Kentucky · 29,390 residents · 339.724 sq mi
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Perry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,089. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,300. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,390
−3%since 1990
from 30,283 in 1990
1990 – 2025
87 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 89 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+15%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,089
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,224
+54%since 1990
from $7,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.1%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$302
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
22.6% rent
1.9
−12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(29,600)
Black1.9%(565)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(43)
Asian0.2%(49)
Diversity Score5.9%(1,777)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(28,469)
Black1.6%(478)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(154)
Asian0.5%(143)
Diversity Score6.5%(1,910)
6
+11%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.3%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 47.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 20.1 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, Kentucky?

Perry County, Kentucky has about 29,390 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Kentucky earns about $22,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Kentucky expensive?

In Perry County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $41,300, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Kentucky?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Kentucky?

About 29.1% of people in Perry County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 893 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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