Perry County's estimated 2025 population is 26,665 with a growth rate of -0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 41st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,668 and has seen a growth of -6.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 94.35% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,274 | 94.35% |
| Two or more races | 923 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 222 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $38,666. Household income levels show a median of $45,261. The poverty rate stands at 25.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,276 | - |
| Families | $53,537 | $69,186 |
| Households | $45,261 | $74,273 |
| Non Families | $29,874 | $81,220 |
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