Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 11,706 with a growth rate of 1.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 64th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,235 and has seen a growth of -4.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.4 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 42.6 years
There are 8,942 adults, (2,234 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 5,670 (49.5%)
Male: 5,779 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 77.5% White, 15.36% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,873 | 77.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,758 | 15.36% |
| Two or more races | 535 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 239 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
Perry County's average per capita income is $37,971. Household income levels show a median of $49,634. The poverty rate stands at 18.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,667 | - |
| Families | $58,456 | $73,360 |
| Households | $49,634 | $62,655 |
| Non Families | $41,179 | $47,363 |
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