Perry County, Mississippi
Total Population: 11,459
County Seat: New Augusta
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
88.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
11.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.