Perry County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Perry County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 8,561. It is the 88th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perry County is 41.6 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perry County is $50,489. This is 25% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 88% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $113,800. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Perry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.4%.