Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 26,305 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 43rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,668 and has seen a growth of -8.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 40.4 years
There are 21,064 adults, (4,948 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 13,941 (50.7%)
Male: 13,558 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 93.69% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,765 | 93.69% |
| Two or more races | 987 | 3.59% |
| Black or African American | 470 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.03% |
Perry County's average per capita income is $40,239. Household income levels show a median of $42,181. The poverty rate stands at 26.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,113 | - |
| Families | $54,269 | $73,137 |
| Households | $42,181 | $73,788 |
| Non Families | $28,466 | $70,804 |
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