Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 19,073 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 58th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,931 and has seen a growth of 0.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 14,701 adults, (3,731 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 9,589 (50.5%)
Male: 9,387 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 94.13% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,862 | 94.13% |
| Two or more races | 683 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 131 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.07% |
Perry County's average per capita income is $41,966. Household income levels show a median of $62,981. The poverty rate stands at 13.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,202 | - |
| Families | $83,705 | $103,078 |
| Households | $62,981 | $87,111 |
| Non Families | $35,697 | $54,804 |
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