Perry County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Indiana

The population of Perry County, Indiana is 19,218 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $61,099, the median home value is $146,000, and the median age is 41.1.

The population of Perry County has declined 0.5% since 2010 (19,411 → 19,320), a -0.03% annualized rate.

Perry County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

19,218

Population

-0.03%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,099

Median Income

$146,000

Median Home Value

Perry County covers 382 sq mi of land at 50.3 people per square mile.

About Perry County, IN

Educational attainment is the headline number in Perry County: 16.5% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 19,218 residents, Perry County is a county in Indiana.

The typical household here earns about $61,099, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $146,000, with typical rent around $676.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Perry County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Perry County had a population of 19,411 in 2010 and 19,320 in 2024, a -0.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,429 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.03%.

Perry County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

19,320

Population (2024)

19,411

Population (2010)

19,429

Peak (2011)

-0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	19,411	-	-	estimate
2011	19,429	+18	+0.09%	estimate
2012	19,376	-53	-0.27%	estimate
2013	19,424	+48	+0.25%	estimate
2014	19,343	-81	-0.42%	estimate
2015	19,323	-20	-0.10%	estimate
2016	19,008	-315	-1.63%	estimate
2017	19,010	+2	+0.01%	estimate
2018	19,100	+90	+0.47%	estimate
2019	19,184	+84	+0.44%	estimate
2020	19,157	-27	-0.14%	estimate
2021	19,341	+184	+0.96%	estimate
2022	19,241	-100	-0.52%	estimate
2023	19,291	+50	+0.26%	estimate
2024	19,320	+29	+0.15%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.2%
Black or African American	2.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.1

Median Age

45.4%

Female

54.6%

Male

19.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

13.1%

35–44

13.3%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

8.2%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

5.0%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,099$-8,952 vs state
Mean household income	$73,098
Per-capita income	$30,366
Poverty rate	9.4%+1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	53.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

33.2%

Professional & business services

15.5%

Construction

7.6%

Retail trade

7.1%

Education & health care

6.1%

Public administration

5.0%

Finance & real estate

4.5%

Information

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Perry County is manufacturing, accounting for 33.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

84.6%

Public transit

5.7%

Work from home

24.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$146,000$-55,600 vs state

Median home value

$676

Median rent

74.9%

Homeownership rate

8,544

Total housing units

90.7%

Occupied

9.3%

Vacant

25.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.5%

With health insurance

89.0%

With broadband internet

22.9%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

16.0%

With a disability

98.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.2%

High School+

16.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Perry County, Indiana has a population of 19,218 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 50 people per square mile.

The population of Perry County has declined 0.5% since 2010 (19,411 → 19,320), a -0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Perry County, Indiana is $61,099, with mean (average) household income of $73,098 and per-capita income of $30,366. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Perry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.2%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Perry County, Indiana is 41.1 years. Residents are 45.4% female and 54.6% male.

The median home value in Perry County is $146,000 and median monthly rent is $676. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,544 total housing units, 9.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Perry County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 33.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Perry County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.