Perry County, Tennessee's estimated 2024 population is 9,077 with a growth rate of 2.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County, Tennessee is the 88th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,940 and has seen a growth of 14.32% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,007 | 186 | 1.89% |
| 2028 | 9,821 | 186 | 1.93% |
| 2027 | 9,635 | 186 | 1.97% |
| 2026 | 9,449 | 186 | 2.01% |
| 2025 | 9,263 | 186 | 2.05% |
| 2024 | 9,077 | 186 | 2.09% |
| 2023 | 8,891 | 186 | 2.14% |
| 2022 | 8,705 | 212 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 8,493 | 112 | 1.34% |
| 2020 | 8,381 | 297 | 3.67% |
| 2019 | 8,084 | 19 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 8,065 | 102 | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 7,963 | 75 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 7,888 | 33 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 7,855 | 33 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 7,822 | -61 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 7,883 | 27 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 7,856 | -11 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 7,867 | -73 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 7,940 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,612 | 501 | 8.2% |
| 1980 | 6,111 | 873 | 16.67% |
| 1970 | 5,238 | -35 | -0.66% |
| 1960 | 5,273 | -1,189 | -18.4% |
| 1950 | 6,462 | -1,073 | -14.24% |
| 1940 | 7,535 | 388 | 5.43% |
| 1930 | 7,147 | -618 | -7.96% |
| 1920 | 7,765 | -1,050 | -11.91% |
| 1910 | 8,815 | 15 | 0.17% |
| 1900 | 8,800 | 1,015 | 13.04% |
| 1890 | 7,785 | 611 | 8.52% |
| 1880 | 7,174 | 249 | 3.6% |
| 1870 | 6,925 | 883 | 14.61% |
| 1860 | 6,042 | 221 | 3.8% |
| 1850 | 5,821 | -1,598 | -21.54% |
| 1840 | 7,419 | 325 | 4.58% |
| 1830 | 7,094 | 4,710 | 197.57% |
| 1820 | 2,384 | -7,623 | -76.18% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,896 | 92.23% |
| Two or more races | 438 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.54% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,040 | 2.77 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 1,847 | 3.21 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 865 | 1.3 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 191 | 4.33 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 137 | 3.82 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 546 | 9.27% |
| Associates Degree | 524 | 8.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 569 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 179 | 3.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,789 | 47.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 491 | 8.33% |
| Some College | 793 | 13.46% |
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 | 5,323 | 4,425 | 665 |
| 2+ Races | 315 | 225 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 166 | 124 | 49 |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 17 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 15 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,725 | $53,750 | $47,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,381 | $119,766 | $51,793 |
| High School Graduate | $32,413 | $31,598 | $36,161 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,875 | $42,946 | $30,357 |
| Overall | $41,351 | $47,979 | $35,997 |
| Some College | $44,028 | $61,402 | $24,370 |
$41,351
Average Earnings
$47,979
Average Male
$35,997
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.62% of Perry County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 6.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,540 | 1,433 | 19.01% |
| Multiple | 438 | 50 | 11.42% |
17.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.89%
Male Poverty Rate
19.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Tennessee is White, with 19.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 11.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.35% |
| Some College | 11.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.89% |
| Male Employed | 6.26% |
| Female Employed | 4.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,712 | $74,084 |
| Households | $50,489 | $64,784 |
| Married Families | $65,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,715 | $39,734 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
490
Number of Veterans
453
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 247 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 55 to 64 | 162 |
| 75+ | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 378 | 6.19% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 31.66% |
| Black | 5 | 22.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
66.3%
Born in Perry County, Tennessee
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
97.3% of Perry County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 66.3% having been born in Tennessee. 1.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.