Perry County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Perry County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Perry County, Arkansas has a population of 10,101, the 61st most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $55,764 and the median home value is $130,200. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Perry County Quick Facts

Population 10,101

Median Household Income $55,764

Median Home Value $130,200

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 80.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 8

Population 10,101 61st of 75

Median Income $55,764 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Perry County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,073	10,101	+0.3%
Median household income	$60,078	$55,764	-7.2%
Median home value	$129,300	$130,200	+0.7%

Median Household Income

Perry

$55,764

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Perry

$130,200

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%

$25K-$50K 26.6%

$50K-$100K 24.2%

$100K+ 29.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.2%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

7.5%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

8.9%

$100K-$125K

12.2%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

51.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.4%

Renter 19.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $805/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

17.0%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

27.3%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Perry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Perryville	1,390	$57,400	20.6%	$133,600
Bigelow	393	$52,250	26.6%	$120,100
Perry	356	$41,354	28.6%	$73,300
Houston	299	$45,625	26.8%	$85,000
Aplin	287	$66,875	0.0%	$188,900
Casa	206	$73,889	16.5%	$63,800
Adona	62	$62,750	3.2%	$112,500
Fourche	20	N/A	45.0%	$165,000

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Population Overview

Perry County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 10,101. It is the 61st most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perry County is 43.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perry County is $55,764. This is 8% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $130,200. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Perry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Perry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Perry County, Arkansas?

Perry County has a population of 10,101, making it the 61st most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Perry County?

The median household income in Perry County is $55,764 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.

How many cities are in Perry County, Arkansas?

Perry County contains 8 Census-designated places.