Perry County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Perry County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 11,459. It is the 65th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perry County is 42.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perry County is $50,435. This is 8% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $126,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Perry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.8%. The Black or African American population (15.8%) is well below the state average of 36.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.3% vs 1.0%).

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.