Perry County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Perry County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 45,988. It is the 47th 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 $78,824. This is 4% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $222,800. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Perry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.