Perry County

Population

Total Population

27,553

Population
Growth Rate

-0.44%

Median Age

Diversity Index

13.000

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing & Income

Households

11,276

Total Housing Units

13,132

Owner Occupied

8,132

Renter Occupied

3,144

Vacant

1,856

Median Home Value

$120,861

Average Home Value

$172,041

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

1.96%

Income Projection

Median Household

$51,469 $57,085

Average Household

$78,190 $85,635

Per Capita

$32,185 $35,461

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Workforce

Total Businesses

1,042

Total Employed

11,208

Workers 16+

9,524

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

186

Employed

3,238

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

169

Employed

1,288

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

Employed

1,236

2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin

Businesses

142

Employed

1,143

2026 Public Administration

Businesses

Employed

889

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

Businesses

Employed

868

Some
High School

2,218

Graduated
High School

5,973

Associates
Degree

2,192

Bachelor's
Degree

1,259

Graduate
Degree

1,810

Average Commute Time

25 min.

Resident Commuters

7,919

Non-Resident Commuters

1,557

Drive Alone

6,940

Carpooled

1,540

Public

Work At Home

785

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Available. Skilled. Workforce

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95%

Non-Union

$17.45

Average Hourly Earnings

25.3

Average Commute Time

7,500

Available Workers