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Perry County

Mississippi · 11,511 residents · 647.282 sq mi
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Perry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,173. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% 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 $108,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,511
−5%since 2000
from 12,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+30%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Perry County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,173
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,189 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,258
+89%since 2000
from $12,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(9,194)
Black22.4%(2,713)
Hispanic / Latino1%(122)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.8%(5,558)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77%(8,868)
Black18.2%(2,097)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(154)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other2.5%(286)
Diversity Score45.5%(5,238)
Segregation Score19.5%(2,240)
Diversity Score
46
−1%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Mississippi?

Perry County, Mississippi has about 11,511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Mississippi earns about $47,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Mississippi expensive?

In Perry County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $108,000, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Mississippi?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Mississippi?

About 18.7% of people in Perry County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 646 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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