Perrytown, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 251, Perrytown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Perrytown is a small community located in Arkansas, within Hempstead County. The total population is 251. It ranks as the 414th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perrytown is 33.3 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 30.7% of the population under 18, Perrytown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 13.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perrytown is $56,250. This is 7% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $125,000. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Perrytown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Perrytown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.0% vs 1.6%).

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher 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 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Perrytown, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.