Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County is home to 11,449 people. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Mississippi rate (18.9%). The median household income is $49,634.
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| Measure | Value | Mississippi | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,449 | 2,946,779 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $49,634 | $56,447 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.4% | 18.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 26.2% | 26.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 15.8% | 11.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 25.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $124,000 | $169,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $755 | $954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 58.9% | 51.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.4 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.