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Perry County

Missouri · 18,956 residents · 474.355 sq mi
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Perry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,956
+5%since 2000
from 18,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,861
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,294
+65%since 2000
from $16,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(17,739)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(93)
Asian0.6%(117)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(607)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(17,657)
Black0.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2%(383)
Asian0.6%(123)
Other1.4%(272)
Diversity Score11.5%(2,180)
Segregation Score26.3%(4,980)
Diversity Score
11
+244%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Missouri?

Perry County, Missouri has about 18,956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Missouri earns about $56,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Missouri expensive?

In Perry County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Missouri?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Missouri?

About 9.1% of people in Perry County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,308 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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