Perry County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,697 | — | #2,591 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,972 | -25.5% | #2,406 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,132 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $126,900 | -55.0% | #2,552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,431 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | +43.4% | #2,462 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 8,697, making it the #2,591 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $55,972, ranking #2,406 out of 3,222 counties — 25.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.1% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $126,900 (-55.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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86.6% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% below the national rate.
About Perry County, Tennessee
Perry County, Tennessee has a total population of 8,697, making it the 2,591st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $55,972, which ranks #2,406 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Perry County is $126,900, 55.0% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.4 min.
Perry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Perry County, Tennessee 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.