Perry County, Mississippi

Total Population: 11,459

County Seat: New Augusta

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Median Home Value

$126,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,435

Across all households

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)77.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)15.8%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

19.0%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

14.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,435

Mean Household Income

$61,862

Per Capita Income

$25,950

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$126,000

Median Rent

$650/mo

Total Housing Units

5,463

Owner-Occupied

80.1%

Renter-Occupied

19.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.7%

Married Couple Households

39.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

20.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.8%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

74.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28111.