Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 19,944 with a growth rate of -1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 57th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 22,316 and has seen a growth of -10.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 40.1 years
There are 16,660 adults, (4,185 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 9,228 (44.7%)
Male: 11,411 (55.3%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 85.49% White, 7.62% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,644 | 85.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,573 | 7.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,030 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 308 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
Perry County's average per capita income is $45,115. Household income levels show a median of $62,118. The poverty rate stands at 16.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,507 | $104,096 |
| Families | $78,584 | $93,574 |
| Households | $62,118 | $79,245 |
| Non Families | $35,497 | $48,363 |
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