Perry County, Kentucky

Total Population: 27,847

County Seat: Hazard

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Median Home Value

$90,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$45,261

Across all households

Median Age

41.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.2%
Two or More Races3.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

17.7%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

3.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

79.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$45,261

Mean Household Income

$74,273

Per Capita Income

$30,062

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

61.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

26.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$90,700

Median Rent

$795/mo

Total Housing Units

13,256

Owner-Occupied

72.2%

Renter-Occupied

27.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Married Couple Households

44.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

86.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21193.