Perry County Summary

Life in Perry County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Perry County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Perry County:

  • The population in Perry County is 11,511.

  • The median home value in Perry County is $130,671.

  • The median income in Perry County is $48,333.

  • The median rent in Perry County is $732.

  • The unemployment rate in Perry County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Perry County is 20.6%.

  • The average high in Perry County is 82.1° and there are 131.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Perry County

List Of Cities & Towns in Perry County

Richton, MS Population 1,150

Beaumont, MS Population 857

New Augusta, MS Population 451

Map Of Perry County

Perry County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Perry County is 82.1°.

  • There are 80.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 131.0 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:27 hours of sun each day in Perry County.

StatPerry County
Mean High82.1
Nice Days80.86
Rainfall131.0
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:27
82.1°
Average High
131.0
Inches of Rain

Perry County Demographics

Population over time in Perry County

The current population in Perry County is 11,511. The population has decreased -3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,611 -3.1%
2021 11,981 -0.2%
2020 12,006 -

Gender in Perry County

  • Perry County is 49.9% female with 5,745 female residents.

  • Perry County is 50.1% male with 5,766 male residents.

Female
49.9% (5,745)
Male
50.1% (5,766)
Gender Perry County MS USA
Female 49.9% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Perry County

Perry County is:

  • 77.4% White with 8,915 White residents.

  • 11.6% African American with 1,333 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 1.8% Asian with 206 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 243 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.0% Hispanic with 808 Hispanic residents.

White
77.4% (8,915)
African American
11.6% (1,333)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
1.8% (206)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (2)
Two Or More
2.1% (243)
Hispanic
7.0% (808)

Table: Perry County By Race

Race Perry County MS USA
White 77.4% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 11.6% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.0% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Perry County, Mississippi

  • 4.5% of households in Perry County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.9% of households in Perry County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Perry County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Perry County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Perry County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Perry County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Perry County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Perry County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Perry County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.1% of households in Perry County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (518)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.9% (910)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.9% (1,364)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (1,227)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.2% (1,981)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (2,040)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.1% (1,393)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.0% (1,269)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (678)
$200,000 or more
1.1% (126)
Income Perry County MS USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.9% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.9% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.2% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.0% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Perry County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Perry County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Perry County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Perry County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Perry County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Perry County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Perry County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Perry County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Perry County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Perry County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (575)
9-12th Grade
8% (920)
High School / GED
43% (4,949)
Some College
24% (2,762)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,035)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (805)
Master's Degree
4% (460)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Perry County MS USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 9% 6%
High School / GED 43% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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