Perry County, Missouri

Total Population: 18,947

County Seat: Perryville

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Median Home Value

$189,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,356

Across all households

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Two or More Races2.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%

Under 18 Years

22.9%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

6.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,356

Mean Household Income

$82,644

Per Capita Income

$32,616

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$189,400

Median Rent

$923/mo

Total Housing Units

8,507

Owner-Occupied

77.6%

Renter-Occupied

22.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Married Couple Households

52.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.6%

Average Household Size

2.54

Broadband Internet Access

83.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29157.