Perry County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,270 | — | #1,926 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,151 | -18.6% | #1,974 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,518 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | -42.0% | #1,948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $682 | -41.4% | #2,820 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +18.7% | #1,940 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 19,270, making it the #1,926 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $61,151, ranking #1,974 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $163,400 (-42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $682/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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94.2% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Perry County, Indiana
Perry County, Indiana has a total population of 19,270, making it the 1,926th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $61,151, which ranks #1,974 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Perry County is $163,400, 42.0% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $682 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.1%).
All data for Perry County, Indiana 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.