Perry County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,449 | — | #2,391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,634 | -34.0% | #2,791 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,093 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $124,000 | -56.0% | #2,592 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | -35.1% | #2,451 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +45.9% | #2,510 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 11,449, making it the #2,391 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $49,634, ranking #2,791 out of 3,222 counties — 34.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $124,000 (-56.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $755/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.
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84.2% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.2% below the national rate.
About Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County, Mississippi has a total population of 11,449, making it the 2,391st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $49,634, which ranks #2,791 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Perry County is $124,000, 56.0% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $755 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Perry County, Mississippi 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.