Perry County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 88th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Perry County, Tennessee is 8,561 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 88th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $50,489, the median home value is $113,800, and the median age is 41.6.
The population of Perry County has grown 13.2% since 2010 (7,940 → 8,987), a +0.89% annualized rate.
8,561
Population
+0.89%
Annual growth
21
People / sq mi
$50,489
Median Income
$113,800
Median Home Value
Perry County covers 415 sq mi of land at 20.6 people per square mile.
About Perry County, TN
Educational attainment is the headline number in Perry County: 12.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Perry County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 8,561.
The typical household earns $50,489, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $113,800, with typical rent around $747.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 12.7%, below the national 35.0%. About 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Perry County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Perry County had a population of 7,940 in 2010 and 8,987 in 2024, a 13.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,987 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.90%.
8,987
Population (2024)
7,940
Population (2010)
8,987
Peak (2024)
0.90%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,940 |
| 2011 | 7,867 |
| 2012 | 7,856 |
| 2013 | 7,883 |
| 2014 | 7,822 |
| 2015 | 7,855 |
| 2016 | 7,888 |
| 2017 | 7,963 |
| 2018 | 8,065 |
| 2019 | 8,084 |
| 2020 | 8,386 |
| 2021 | 8,499 |
| 2022 | 8,702 |
| 2023 | 8,911 |
| 2024 | 8,987 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.6
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
22.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.5% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $50,489$-16,608 vs state |
| Mean household income | $64,784 |
| Per-capita income | $25,563 |
| Poverty rate | 10.9%+1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Perry County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.0% of workers.
How residents commute
2.5%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
72.0%
Public transit
10.3%
Work from home
31.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$113,800$-143,000 vs state
Median home value
$747
Median rent
75.0%
Homeownership rate
4,830
Total housing units
62.9%
Occupied
37.1%
Vacant
25.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.9%
With health insurance
81.2%
With broadband internet
30.6%
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans (18+)
19.5%
With a disability
93.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.4%
High School+
12.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Perry County, Tennessee has a population of 8,561 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 88th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 21 people per square mile.
The population of Perry County has grown 13.2% since 2010 (7,940 → 8,987), a +0.89% annualized rate.
The median household income in Perry County, Tennessee is $50,489, with mean (average) household income of $64,784 and per-capita income of $25,563. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Perry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Perry County, Tennessee is 41.6 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Perry County is $113,800 and median monthly rent is $747. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,830 total housing units, 37.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Perry County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Perry County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.