Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 47,046 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 46th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 45,920 and has seen a growth of 2.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 42.5 years
There are 36,540 adults, (9,476 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 22,828 (49.4%)
Male: 23,411 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 94% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,464 | 94% |
| Two or more races | 1,885 | 4.08% |
| Black or African American | 369 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 337 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
Perry County's average per capita income is $52,863. Household income levels show a median of $79,444. The poverty rate stands at 7.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,041 | - |
| Families | $95,525 | $108,743 |
| Households | $79,444 | $97,124 |
| Non Families | $45,804 | $64,746 |
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