Perry County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,239 | — | #1,074 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,444 | +5.7% | #608 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #987 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $236,400 | -16.1% | #1,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $874 | -24.8% | #1,589 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | -36.6% | #360 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 46,239, making it the #1,074 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $79,444, ranking #608 out of 3,222 counties — 5.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $236,400 (-16.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $874/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.
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89.7% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Perry County, Pennsylvania
Perry County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 46,239, making it the 1,074th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $79,444, which ranks #608 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Perry County is $236,400, 16.1% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $874 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Perry County, Pennsylvania 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.