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Perry County

Tennessee · 8,366 residents · 414.765 sq mi
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Perry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $94,100. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
8,366
+10%since 2000
from 7,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Perry County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,716
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,061 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,222
+55%since 2000
from $16,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,333)
Black1.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(492)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(7,700)
Black2.3%(195)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(127)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other2.7%(228)
Diversity Score16.6%(1,390)
Segregation Score21.1%(1,761)
Diversity Score
17
+158%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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PERRY COUNTY VS
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PERRY COUNTY VS
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PERRY COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Tennessee?

Perry County, Tennessee has about 8,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Perry County, Tennessee earns about $48,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Tennessee expensive?

In Perry County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $94,100, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Tennessee?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Tennessee?

About 23.6% of people in Perry County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,754 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9301Census Tract 9302.01Census Tract 9302.02
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 37096ZIP 37097
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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