Perryville is a city located in Perry County Missouri. Perryville has a 2024 population of 8,488. It is also the county seat of Perry County. Perryville is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,558 in 2020.
The average household income in Perryville is $67,646 with a poverty rate of 17.63%. The median age in Perryville is 38.2 years: 36.5 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perryville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,790 | 91.26% |
| Two or more races | 425 | 4.98% |
| Asian | 139 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 1.36% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,204 | 2.56 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 1,408 | 3.57 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 1,213 | 1.2 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Female | 490 | 3.01 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Male | 93 | 2.75 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 517 | 9.19% |
| Associates Degree | 463 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 715 | 12.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 382 | 6.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,331 | 41.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 313 | 5.56% |
| Some College | 907 | 16.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,142 | 4,430 | 1,023 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 98 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 96 | 0 |
| Asian | 110 | 86 | 54 |
| Black | 105 | 88 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,539 | $65,577 | $35,302 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,563 | $0 | $38,814 |
| High School Graduate | $36,352 | $40,432 | $33,661 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,655 | $29,543 | $15,956 |
| Overall | $37,098 | $44,225 | $33,078 |
| Some College | $40,764 | $64,740 | $33,531 |
$37,098
Average Earnings
$44,225
Average Male
$33,078
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.57% of Perryville residents speak only English, while 4.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,317 | 1,259 | 17.21% |
| Multiple | 425 | 67 | 15.76% |
| Hispanic | 347 | 55 | 15.85% |
| Other | 66 | 49 | 74.24% |
| Black | 95 | 42 | 44.21% |
| Asian | 139 | 22 | 15.83% |
17.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.64%
Male Poverty Rate
18.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perryville is Other, with 74.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perryville is Multiple, with 15.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.86% |
| Some College | 21.77% |
| High School | 12.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.44% |
| Male Employed | 10.65% |
| Female Employed | 9.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,180 | $80,535 |
| Households | $52,500 | $67,646 |
| Married Families | $85,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,046 | $42,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
541
Number of Veterans
499
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 180 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 535 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 5.73% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.91%
Born in Perryville
97.76%
Native Born
2.24%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
97.76% of Perryville residents were born in the United States, with 74.91% having been born in Missouri. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,401 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 8,419 | -17 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 8,436 | -17 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 8,453 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 8,471 | -17 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 8,488 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 8,506 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 8,497 | -60 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 8,557 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 8,558 | 35 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 8,523 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 8,517 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 8,509 | 77 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 8,432 | 76 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 8,356 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 8,369 | 42 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 8,327 | 54 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 8,273 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 8,277 | 29 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 8,248 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,667 | 734 | 10.59% |
| 1990 | 6,933 | -410 | -5.58% |
| 1980 | 7,343 | 2,194 | 42.61% |
| 1970 | 5,149 | 32 | 0.63% |
| 1960 | 5,117 | 526 | 11.46% |
| 1950 | 4,591 | 684 | 17.51% |
| 1940 | 3,907 | 943 | 31.82% |
| 1930 | 2,964 | -5,437 | -64.72% |