Population 19,270 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perry County
Household size in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Perry County is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest. Perry County has smaller households than at least four in five Indiana counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Perry County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Perry County: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Indiana counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only five of 92.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Perry County
Renters in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Perry County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Perry County as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Perry County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $676 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $745 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Perry County costs $745 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $229 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Perry County
Bachelor's degrees in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Perry County: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Perry County have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Perry County runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Perry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | 2.33 | 42.3 | 8.1% | 24.5% | 10.0% | 1976 | $745 | 16.4% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Spencer County | 2.48 | 44.2 | 7.4% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 1979 | $824 | 22.4% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Meade County | 2.77 | 40.5 | 10.4% | 25.9% | 10.5% | 1990 | $997 | 20.2% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Warrick County | 2.60 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 17.6% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,082 | 35.0% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Vanderburgh County | 2.29 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 35.0% | 9.1% | 1971 | $1,140 | 27.4% | 91.8% | 4.5% |
| Bullitt County | 2.68 | 42.4 | 12.4% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 1993 | $1,057 | 20.3% | 90.3% | 4.0% |
| Posey County | 2.40 | 43.4 | 10.7% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 1975 | $797 | 25.1% | 92.9% | 2.4% |
| Spencer County | 2.82 | 42.1 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 1999 | $974 | 23.7% | 92.6% | 5.0% |
| White County | 2.39 | 45.3 | 10.4% | 22.9% | 15.4% | 1964 | $739 | 17.9% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Anderson County | 2.55 | 42.8 | 9.4% | 22.4% | 6.8% | 1985 | $889 | 26.2% | 90.5% | 2.5% |
| Franklin County | 2.26 | 41.7 | 12.3% | 35.5% | 6.8% | 1978 | $1,015 | 30.9% | 92.5% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Perry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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