Perry County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,639 | — | #1,843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,118 | -17.3% | #1,888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,600 | -60.1% | #2,807 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $728 | -37.4% | #2,597 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +34.4% | #2,286 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 20,639, making it the #1,843 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $62,118, ranking #1,888 out of 3,222 counties — 17.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $112,600 (-60.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $728/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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96.5% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Perry County, Illinois
Perry County, Illinois has a total population of 20,639, making it the 1,843rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $62,118, which ranks #1,888 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Perry County is $112,600, 60.1% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $728 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Perry County, Illinois 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.