Perry County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21193 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,499 | — | #1,564 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,181 | -43.9% | #3,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,650 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $91,800 | -67.4% | #3,077 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,112 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.8% | +113.0% | #3,036 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 27,499, making it the #1,564 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $42,181, ranking #3,024 out of 3,222 counties — 43.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.8% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $91,800 (-67.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.4%.
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97.6% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.5% above the national rate.
About Perry County, Kentucky
Perry County, Kentucky has a total population of 27,499, making it the 1,564th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $42,181, which ranks #3,024 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Perry County is $91,800, 67.4% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.7%).
All data for Perry County, Kentucky 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.