Perry County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Perry County, Pennsylvania has a population of 46,239, the 46th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $79,444 and the median home value is $236,400. The poverty rate is 8.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Perry County Quick Facts
How Perry County 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 | 45,988 | 46,239 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $78,824 | $79,444 | +0.8% |
| Median home value | $222,800 | $236,400 | +6.1% |
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: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Perry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 2,681 | $68,889 | 8.8% | $184,300 |
| Newport | 1,621 | $62,944 | 10.5% | $151,600 |
| Duncannon | 1,391 | $51,103 | 9.0% | $155,600 |
| Bloomfield | 1,090 | $73,542 | 9.5% | $227,400 |
| Liverpool | 850 | $59,539 | 8.2% | $197,500 |
| Millerstown | 736 | $91,964 | 10.0% | $200,800 |
| Blain | 278 | $73,750 | 4.0% | $170,000 |
| Landisburg | 261 | $59,375 | 6.4% | $126,100 |
| New Buffalo | 48 | N/A | 16.7% | $190,600 |
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Population Overview
Perry County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 46,239. It is the 46th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Perry County is 43.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Perry County is $79,444. This is 2% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $236,400. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Perry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.
Education
20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Perry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Perry County, Pennsylvania?
Perry County has a population of 46,239, making it the 46th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
What is the median income in Perry County?
The median household income in Perry County is $79,444 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.
How many cities are in Perry County, Pennsylvania?
Perry County contains 9 Census-designated places.