Perry County, Kentucky
Total Population: 27,847
County Seat: Hazard
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
14.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.