Perry County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,101 | — | #2,475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,764 | -25.8% | #2,421 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,112 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $130,200 | -53.8% | #2,516 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | -30.8% | #2,060 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +13.0% | #1,805 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 10,101, making it the #2,475 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $55,764, ranking #2,421 out of 3,222 counties — 25.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $130,200 (-53.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $805/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
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90.8% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Perry County, Arkansas
Perry County, Arkansas has a total population of 10,101, making it the 2,475th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $55,764, which ranks #2,421 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Perry County is $130,200, 53.8% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $805 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.8 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Perry County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.