Perry County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 11,232 with a growth rate of -0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County, Mississippi is the 65th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 12,235 and has seen a growth of -8.2% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,817 | -83 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 10,900 | -83 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 10,983 | -83 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 11,066 | -83 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 11,149 | -83 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 11,232 | -83 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 11,315 | -83 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 11,398 | -102 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 11,500 | 46 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 11,454 | -544 | -4.53% |
| 2019 | 11,998 | 61 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 11,937 | -94 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 12,031 | -46 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 12,077 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 12,083 | 19 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 12,064 | 44 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 12,020 | 17 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 12,003 | -152 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 12,155 | -80 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 12,235 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,865 | 1,001 | 10.15% |
| 1980 | 9,864 | 799 | 8.81% |
| 1970 | 9,065 | 320 | 3.66% |
| 1960 | 8,745 | -363 | -3.99% |
| 1950 | 9,108 | -184 | -1.98% |
| 1940 | 9,292 | 1,095 | 13.36% |
| 1930 | 8,197 | -790 | -8.79% |
| 1920 | 8,987 | 1,302 | 16.94% |
| 1910 | 7,685 | -6,997 | -47.66% |
| 1900 | 14,682 | 8,188 | 126.09% |
| 1890 | 6,494 | 3,067 | 89.5% |
| 1880 | 3,427 | 733 | 27.21% |
| 1870 | 2,694 | 88 | 3.38% |
| 1860 | 2,606 | 168 | 6.89% |
| 1850 | 2,438 | 549 | 29.06% |
| 1840 | 1,889 | -411 | -17.87% |
| 1830 | 2,300 | 263 | 12.91% |
| 1820 | 2,037 | -8,780 | -81.17% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,890 | 77.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,813 | 15.82% |
| Two or more races | 453 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 265 | 2.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,552 | 2.49 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 1,824 | 1.24 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 1,800 | 3.37 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 720 | 3.39 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Male | 208 | 2.7 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 570 | 7.25% |
| Associates Degree | 753 | 9.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 501 | 6.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 394 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 3,374 | 42.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 315 | 4.01% |
| Some College | 1,952 | 24.84% |
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 | 6,141 | 5,483 | 766 |
| Black | 1,185 | 1,025 | 105 |
| Asian | 265 | 265 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 224 | 159 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 49 | 3 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,375 | $32,679 | $39,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,438 | $62,500 | $68,438 |
| High School Graduate | $36,467 | $42,674 | $21,087 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,795 | $40,109 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,257 | $53,717 | $25,668 |
| Some College | $37,995 | $58,533 | $20,846 |
$37,257
Average Earnings
$53,717
Average Male
$25,668
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.19% of Perry County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 3.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,537 | 1,353 | 15.85% |
| Black | 1,808 | 398 | 22.01% |
| Multiple | 447 | 235 | 52.57% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 139 | 71.65% |
| Other | 18 | 16 | 88.89% |
18.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.05%
Male Poverty Rate
23.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Mississippi is Other, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Mississippi is White, with 15.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.1% |
| High School | 15.37% |
| Some College | 11.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,454 | $68,479 |
| Households | $50,435 | $61,862 |
| Married Families | $71,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,205 | $49,334 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
721
Number of Veterans
655
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 270 |
| First Gulf War | 210 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 283 |
| 65 to 74 | 207 |
| 75+ | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 642 | 9.18% |
| Black | 40 | 2.95% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 11.31% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 7.63% |
| Other Race | 7 | 58.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
81.8%
Born in Perry County, Mississippi
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
2.79%
Naturalized
96.89% of Perry County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 81.8% having been born in Mississippi. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.