Perry County, Mississippi Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 65th-largest in Mississippi
The population of Perry County, Mississippi is 11,459 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $50,435, the median home value is $126,000, and the median age is 42.9.
The population of Perry County has declined 6.8% since 2010 (12,235 → 11,406), a -0.50% annualized rate.
11,459
Population
-0.50%
Annual growth
18
People / sq mi
$50,435
Median Income
$126,000
Median Home Value
Perry County covers 647 sq mi of land at 17.7 people per square mile.
About Perry County, MS
What sets Perry County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 0.4% versus 14.0% nationally. Perry County is a county in Mississippi with a population of 11,459.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $50,435, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.2%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $126,000, with typical rent around $650.
Perry County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 11.4% — below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 0.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Perry County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Perry County had a population of 12,235 in 2010 and 11,406 in 2024, a -6.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,235 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.49%.
11,406
Population (2024)
12,235
Population (2010)
12,235
Peak (2010)
-0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,235 |
| 2011 | 12,155 |
| 2012 | 12,003 |
| 2013 | 12,020 |
| 2014 | 12,064 |
| 2015 | 12,083 |
| 2016 | 12,077 |
| 2017 | 12,031 |
| 2018 | 11,937 |
| 2019 | 11,998 |
| 2020 | 11,459 |
| 2021 | 11,507 |
| 2022 | 11,440 |
| 2023 | 11,433 |
| 2024 | 11,406 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
42.9
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
19.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 19.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $50,435$-4,480 vs state |
| Mean household income | $61,862 |
| Per-capita income | $25,950 |
| Poverty rate | 15.2%+0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 44.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Perry County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
78.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
27.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$126,000$-35,400 vs state
Median home value
$650
Median rent
80.1%
Homeownership rate
5,463
Total housing units
83.3%
Occupied
16.7%
Vacant
19.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.2%
With health insurance
87.8%
With broadband internet
14.8%
Foreign-born
8.3%
Veterans (18+)
29.1%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.7%
High School+
11.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Perry County, Mississippi has a population of 11,459 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 18 people per square mile.
The population of Perry County has declined 6.8% since 2010 (12,235 → 11,406), a -0.50% annualized rate.
The median household income in Perry County, Mississippi is $50,435, with mean (average) household income of $61,862 and per-capita income of $25,950. 15.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Perry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.6%), Black or African American (15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Perry County, Mississippi is 42.9 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Perry County is $126,000 and median monthly rent is $650. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,463 total housing units, 16.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Perry County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Perry County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.