Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,499 (100%) |
| Population Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,181 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,931 |
| Median Home Value | $91,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,295 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,800 (58.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,278 (24.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,217 (16.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 11,078 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Family Households | 7,684 (69.4%) |
The table below compares Perry County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 39 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 45 | 63rd |
| Median Household Income | # 102 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 71 | 42nd |
| Diversity Index | # 88 | 28th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
