Perryville, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Perryville, Missouri had a total population of 8,536, the 101st largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $51,897, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Perryville Quick Facts
How Perryville 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 | 8,530 | 8,536 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $53,958 | $51,897 | -3.8% |
| Median home value | $184,700 | $179,700 | -2.7% |
How Perryville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Perryville Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Perry County
Cities Similar to Perryville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hills | 8,678 | $52,563 | $131,300 | 14.1% | 14.4% |
| Clinton | 9,065 | $51,250 | $155,400 | 15.8% | 15.2% |
| Chillicothe | 8,923 | $54,493 | $127,000 | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| Dexter | 7,891 | $51,701 | $137,200 | 17.7% | 17.0% |
| Cameron | 8,519 | $61,791 | $193,500 | 12.8% | 15.7% |
Population Overview
Perryville is a small city located in Missouri, within Perry County. The total population is 8,536. It ranks as the 101st most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Perryville is 38.6 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Perryville is $51,897. This is 27% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $179,700. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Perryville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.
Education
20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Perryville, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Perryville, Missouri?
Perryville, Missouri has a population of 8,536 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Perryville, MO?
The median household income in Perryville is $51,897, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Perryville, MO?
The poverty rate in Perryville is 19.0%. This means approximately 1,561 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Perryville, Missouri?
Perryville's population is 88.5% White, 1.2% Black, 4.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.
What is the median home value in Perryville, MO?
The median home value in Perryville is $179,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Perryville, Missouri?
20.4% of adults (25+) in Perryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.