COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Perry County

Pennsylvania · 43,602 residents · 551.449 sq mi

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Perry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,909. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,000.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

43,602

+6%since 1990

from 41,172 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

79 / sq mi

+6%since 1990

from 75 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.5

+12%since 1990

from 33.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202446K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,909

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $29,539 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,551

+55%since 1990

from $11,941 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.7%

+0.1 ptssince 1990

from 7.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$95,000

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $64,400 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$473

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $342 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

79.8%

+0.3 ptssince 1990

from 79.5% in 1990

20.2% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+4%since 1990

from 2.2 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.2%(40,838)

Black0.2%(96)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(162)

Asian0.2%(92)

Diversity Score3%(1,226)

2000

White, non-Hispanic98.1%(42,772)

Black0.4%(182)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(301)

Asian0.1%(65)

Diversity Score3.1%(1,366)

Diversity Score

+5%since 1990

from 3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.3%

+2.5 ptssince 1990

from 8.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.9%

+7.6 ptssince 1990

from 72.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

3.8%

+1.0 ptssince 1990

from 2.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.3 min

−15%since 1990

from 30.8 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Pennsylvania?

Perry County, Pennsylvania has about 43,602 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Pennsylvania earns about $41,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Perry County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Pennsylvania?

About 7.7% of people in Perry County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,430 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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