Perry County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,976 | — | #1,935 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,981 | -16.2% | #1,799 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $188,200 | -33.2% | #1,541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $923 | -20.6% | #1,317 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.0% | #1,720 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 18,976, making it the #1,935 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $62,981, ranking #1,799 out of 3,222 counties — 16.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $188,200 (-33.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $923/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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94.3% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Perry County, Missouri
Perry County, Missouri has a total population of 18,976, making it the 1,935th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $62,981, which ranks #1,799 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Perry County is $188,200, 33.2% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $923 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Perry County, Missouri 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.