Perry County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Perry County is located in Indiana with a total population of 19,218. It is the 75th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perry County is 41.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perry County is $61,099. This is 13% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $146,000. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Perry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.