Perry County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Perry County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 10,073. It is the 61st most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perry County is 44.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perry County is $60,078. This is 2% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $129,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Perry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.