Perry County, KY Map & Demographics

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Perry County Overview

$27,913
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,252
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,330
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,178
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,136
TOTAL POPULATION
13,893
MALE POPULATION
14,243
FEMALE POPULATION
97.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
10,920
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Perry County Area Codes

Income in Perry County

Income Overview in Perry County

Per Capita Income in Perry County is $27,913, while median incomes of families and households are $54,252 and $45,330 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income28,136$27,913
Median Family Income7,746$54,252
Mean Family Income7,746$68,919
Median Household Income11,279$45,330
Mean Household Income11,279$70,429
Income Deficit7,746$12,178
Wage / Income Gap (%)28,13619.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)28,13680.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index28,1360.53

Earnings by Sex in Perry County

Average Earnings in Perry County are $32,490, $34,691 for men and $28,012 for women, a difference of 19.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Perry County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,754 (51.2%)$34,691
Female5,492 (48.8%)$28,012
Total11,246 (100.0%)$32,490

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perry County

The most common earnings brackets in Perry County are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (501 | 8.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (477 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perry County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less405 (7.0%)477 (8.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999198 (3.4%)199 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499120 (2.1%)351 (6.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999189 (3.3%)122 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499149 (2.6%)159 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999263 (4.6%)364 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499208 (3.6%)264 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99992 (1.6%)152 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499146 (2.5%)168 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999397 (6.9%)221 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999325 (5.7%)401 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999419 (7.3%)234 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999303 (5.3%)348 (6.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999321 (5.6%)359 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999151 (2.6%)282 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999168 (2.9%)249 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999495 (8.6%)462 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999501 (8.7%)124 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999410 (7.1%)97 (1.8%)
$100,000+494 (8.6%)459 (8.4%)
Total5,754 (100.0%)5,492 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perry County

Average earnings in Perry County are $39,807 for men and $34,556 for women, a difference of 13.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,324, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,123. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,464, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,372.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perry County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,123$17,372
High School Diploma$38,550$21,862
College or Associate's Degree$35,434$28,496
Bachelor's Degree$60,324$42,205
Graduate Degree--
Total$39,807$34,556

Family Income in Perry County

Family Income Brackets in Perry County

According to the Perry County family income data, there are 1,270 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 232 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Perry County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006358.2%
$10,000 to $14,9994966.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995196.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,05313.6%
$35,000 to $49,99981310.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,23916.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,27016.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,06113.7%
$150,000 to $199,9994265.5%
$200,000+2323.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perry County

6-person families (94 | 1.2%) account for the highest median family income in Perry County with $109,198 per family, while 2-person families (3,703 | 47.8%) have the highest median income of $22,988 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perry County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,703 (47.8%)$45,975
3-Person Families2,192 (28.3%)$50,286
4-Person Families1,066 (13.8%)$78,670
5-Person Families577 (7.4%)$87,925
6-Person Families94 (1.2%)$109,198
7+ Person Families114 (1.5%)$14,119
Total7,746 (100.0%)$54,252

Family Income by Number of Earners in Perry County

The median family income in Perry County is $54,252, with families comprising 3+ earners (599) having the highest median family income of $110,340, while families with no earners (2,095) have the lowest median family income of $27,820, accounting for 7.7% and 27.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Perry County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,095 (27.1%)$27,820
1 Earner2,605 (33.6%)$45,502
2 Earners2,447 (31.6%)$88,454
3+ Earners599 (7.7%)$110,340
Total7,746 (100.0%)$54,252

Household Income in Perry County

Household Income Brackets in Perry County

With 1,827 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Perry County, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 327 households (2.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Perry County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008687.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,15010.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0949.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,79315.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,0949.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,82716.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,42112.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,22910.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994624.1%
$200,000+3272.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Perry County

The median household income in Perry County is $45,330, with the highest median household income of $57,817 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,212 households (28.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 427 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Perry County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years427 (3.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years3,212 (28.5%)$57,817
45 to 64 Years4,634 (41.1%)$48,143
65+ Years3,006 (26.7%)$34,025
Total11,279 (100.0%)$45,330

Poverty in Perry County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry County

With 20.9% poverty level for males and 26.7% for females among the residents of Perry County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (41.4%) and 13 females (72.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years230 (27.1%)224 (27.8%)
5 Years29 (41.4%)13 (72.2%)
6 to 11 Years297 (33.7%)343 (33.0%)
12 to 14 Years223 (23.7%)200 (30.8%)
15 Years10 (10.6%)38 (19.7%)
16 and 17 Years122 (24.7%)83 (25.4%)
18 to 24 Years185 (19.2%)456 (48.0%)
25 to 34 Years468 (28.7%)533 (32.3%)
35 to 44 Years321 (18.7%)276 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years399 (21.4%)500 (25.3%)
55 to 64 Years375 (20.2%)544 (25.6%)
65 to 74 Years92 (6.5%)361 (23.0%)
75 Years and over51 (7.9%)148 (16.8%)
Total2,802 (20.9%)3,719 (26.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry County

According to the poverty statistics in Perry County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 84.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years620 (72.9%)581 (72.2%)
5 Years41 (58.6%)5 (27.8%)
6 to 11 Years585 (66.3%)698 (67.0%)
12 to 14 Years717 (76.3%)450 (69.2%)
15 Years84 (89.4%)155 (80.3%)
16 and 17 Years372 (75.3%)244 (74.6%)
18 to 24 Years778 (80.8%)494 (52.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,164 (71.3%)1,119 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,399 (81.3%)1,468 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,466 (78.6%)1,477 (74.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,479 (79.8%)1,582 (74.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,327 (93.5%)1,208 (77.0%)
75 Years and over599 (92.1%)733 (83.2%)
Total10,631 (79.1%)10,214 (73.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perry County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Perry County show that 10.2% or 516 of the total 5,070 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 75 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 49 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perry County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,746 (88.4%)359 (11.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,464 (96.8%)49 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children344 (91.2%)33 (8.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Total4,554 (89.8%)516 (10.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perry County

According to the poverty data in Perry County, 22.1% or 129 single-father households and 42.8% or 896 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 114 households (48.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perry County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15 (4.3%)385 (38.8%)
1 or 2 Children114 (48.1%)379 (40.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)108 (74.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total129 (22.1%)896 (42.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Perry County

The poverty data for Perry County shows that 516 of the married-couple family households (10.2%) and 1,025 of the single-parent households (38.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Perry County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children359 (11.6%)400 (29.8%)
1 or 2 Children49 (3.2%)493 (42.3%)
3 or 4 Children33 (8.7%)108 (74.0%)
5 or more Children75 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total516 (10.2%)1,025 (38.3%)

Race in Perry County

The most populous races in Perry County are White / Caucasian (26,590 | 94.5%), Two or more Races (901 | 3.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (311 | 1.1%).
Race in Perry County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2110.7%
Black / African American2691.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific530.2%
Hispanic or Latino3111.1%
Native / Alaskan480.2%
White / Caucasian26,59094.5%
Two or more Races9013.2%
Some other Race640.2%
Total28,136100.0%

Ancestry in Perry County

The most populous ancestries reported in Perry County are English (3,068 | 10.9%), Irish (2,781 | 9.9%), American (2,642 | 9.4%), German (1,563 | 5.6%), and Scottish (886 | 3.2%), together accounting for 38.9% of all Perry County residents.
Ancestry in Perry County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2,6429.4%
Apache310.1%
Austrian130.1%
Belgian180.1%
Bhutanese610.2%
Blackfeet60.0%
British640.2%
Cherokee2020.7%
Crow60.0%
Dutch1020.4%
Eastern European240.1%
English3,06810.9%
European1910.7%
French3121.1%
French Canadian140.1%
German1,5635.6%
Indian (Asian)270.1%
Irish2,7819.9%
Italian3271.2%
Jamaican70.0%
Korean1010.4%
Mexican1030.4%
Native Hawaiian330.1%
Norwegian60.0%
Polish1800.6%
Puerto Rican960.3%
Samoan200.1%
Scotch-Irish6052.1%
Scottish8863.2%
Sri Lankan1200.4%
Swiss450.2%
Welsh580.2%
Yup'ik310.1%
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Immigrants in Perry County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Perry County came from Asia (134 | 0.5%), South Eastern Asia (134 | 0.5%), Vietnam (70 | 0.3%), Philippines (64 | 0.2%), and Canada (57 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.6% of all Perry County residents.
Immigrants in Perry County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa170.1%
Asia1340.5%
Canada570.2%
Central America300.1%
Congo90.0%
Eastern Africa80.0%
Eastern Europe60.0%
Europe60.0%
Latin America300.1%
Mexico300.1%
Middle Africa90.0%
Philippines640.2%
South Eastern Asia1340.5%
Ukraine60.0%
Vietnam700.3%
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Sex and Age in Perry County

Sex and Age in Perry County

The most populous age groups in Perry County are 10 to 14 Years (1,203 | 8.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (1,256 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Perry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years883 (6.4%)827 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years733 (5.3%)554 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Years1,203 (8.7%)1,256 (8.8%)
15 to 19 Years907 (6.5%)797 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years694 (5.0%)687 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years831 (6.0%)845 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years841 (6.0%)839 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years801 (5.8%)775 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years966 (7.0%)996 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years897 (6.5%)927 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years994 (7.1%)1,050 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years910 (6.6%)1,115 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years988 (7.1%)1,041 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years878 (6.3%)777 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years583 (4.2%)797 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years297 (2.1%)575 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years323 (2.3%)228 (1.6%)
85 Years and over164 (1.2%)157 (1.1%)
Total13,893 (100.0%)14,243 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Perry County

Median Family Size in Perry County

The median family size in Perry County is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,070 | 65.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (584 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.31 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Perry County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,070 (65.4%)3.03
Single Male/Father584 (7.5%)2.31
Single Female/Mother2,092 (27.0%)2.63
Total Families7,746 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Perry County

The median household size in Perry County is 2.44 persons per household, with married-couple households (5,070 | 45.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (3,533 | 31.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Perry County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,070 (45.0%)3.04
Single Male/Father584 (5.2%)2.65
Single Female/Mother2,092 (18.5%)2.95
Non-family3,533 (31.3%)1.23
Total Households11,279 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in Perry County

Out of a total of 11,279 households in Perry County, 7,746 (68.7%) are family households, while 3,533 (31.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,323, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,767.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Perry County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,767 (24.5%)
2-Person Households3,323 (29.5%)655 (5.8%)
3-Person Households2,173 (19.3%)99 (0.9%)
4-Person Households1,390 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households565 (5.0%)12 (0.1%)
6-Person Households149 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households146 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,746 (68.7%)3,533 (31.3%)

Female Fertility in Perry County

Fertility by Age in Perry County

Average fertility rate in Perry County is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 93.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Perry County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years193 (93.7%)81.0
35 to 50 years13 (6.3%)4.0
Total206 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perry County

70.9% of women with births (206) in Perry County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 31.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perry County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years133 (68.9%)60 (31.1%)
35 to 50 years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (70.9%)60 (29.1%)

Fertility by Education in Perry County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Perry County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma28 (13.6%)21.0
College or Associate's Degree112 (54.4%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree53 (25.7%)111.0
Graduate Degree13 (6.3%)19.0
Total206 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perry County

29.1% of women with births in Perry County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perry County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma21 (75.0%)7 (25.0%)
College or Associate's Degree112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (70.9%)60 (29.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Perry County

Employment by Class of Employer in Perry County

Among the 9,916 employed individuals in Perry County, private company employees (6,370 | 64.2%), not-for-profit organizations (1,169 | 11.8%), and state government employees (933 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Perry County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,37064.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1091.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4754.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,16911.8%
Local Government Employees6546.6%
State Government Employees9339.4%
Federal Government Employees2062.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total9,916100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Perry County

According to the labor force statistics for Perry County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (22,377), 48.8% or 10,920 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 819 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 79.7% or 1,101 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.4% or 215 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Perry County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years591 (42.2%)215 (36.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,101 (79.7%)73 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,284 (76.6%)117 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,220 (72.6%)171 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,745 (77.6%)167 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,232 (57.7%)38 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years830 (41.0%)31 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years463 (22.8%)5 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years395 (13.0%)5 (1.3%)
75 Years and over70 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,920 (48.8%)819 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perry County

According to labor force statistics for Perry County, 59.2% of individuals (8,771) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,816) are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 526 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.4% or 1,925 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.0% or 97 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perry County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School693 (29.1%)333 (14.0%)
High School Diploma2,311 (48.2%)374 (7.8%)
College / Associate Degree3,845 (70.7%)326 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,925 (87.4%)26 (1.2%)
Total8,771 (59.2%)889 (6.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Perry County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perry County are Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,301 | 12.9%), Health Technologists (972 | 9.6%), Community & Social Service (942 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (535 | 5.3%), and Management (491 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Perry County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perry County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (80.0%), Business & Financial (78.1%), and Legal Services & Support (77.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Perry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management128 (26.1%)363 (73.9%)
Business & Financial44 (21.9%)157 (78.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 336 (35.7%)606 (64.3%)
Education, Arts & Media74 (36.6%)128 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support12 (22.2%)42 (77.8%)
Education Instruction & Library107 (20.0%)428 (80.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment143 (94.7%)8 (5.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating341 (26.2%)960 (73.8%)
Health Technologists243 (25.0%)729 (75.0%)
Total (Category)1,001 (32.4%)2,086 (67.6%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (51.5%)4,903 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Perry County are Cleaning & Maintenance (607 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (601 | 5.9%), Security & Protection (408 | 4.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (367 | 3.6%), and Law Enforcement (227 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Perry County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Perry County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (98.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (95.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (91.5%), Healthcare Support (74.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Perry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support153 (25.5%)448 (74.5%)
Security & Protection400 (98.0%)8 (2.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention173 (95.6%)8 (4.4%)
Law Enforcement227 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving204 (55.6%)163 (44.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance286 (47.1%)321 (52.9%)
Personal Care & Service19 (8.5%)205 (91.5%)
Total (Category)1,062 (48.1%)1,145 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (51.5%)4,903 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Perry County are Office & Administration (1,344 | 13.3%), and Sales & Related (1,139 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Perry County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Perry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related488 (42.8%)651 (57.2%)
Office & Administration497 (37.0%)847 (63.0%)
Total (Category)985 (39.7%)1,498 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (51.5%)4,903 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Perry County are Construction & Extraction (797 | 7.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (426 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Perry County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Perry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction777 (97.5%)20 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair426 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,207 (98.4%)20 (1.6%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (51.5%)4,903 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Perry County are Material Moving (531 | 5.3%), Production (359 | 3.5%), and Transportation (210 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Perry County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Perry County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production319 (88.9%)40 (11.1%)
Transportation196 (93.3%)14 (6.7%)
Material Moving431 (81.2%)100 (18.8%)
Total (Category)946 (86.0%)154 (14.0%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (51.5%)4,903 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Perry County

Employment Industries in Perry County

The major employment industries in Perry County include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,799 | 27.7%), Retail Trade (1,442 | 14.3%), Educational Services (843 | 8.3%), Construction (685 | 6.8%), and Public Administration (677 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Perry County

Employment Industries by Sex in Perry County

The Perry County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (96.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (86.3%), and Educational Services (74.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Perry County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction387 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction660 (96.4%)25 (3.6%)
Manufacturing248 (73.6%)89 (26.4%)
Wholesale Trade93 (83.0%)19 (17.0%)
Retail Trade769 (53.3%)673 (46.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing240 (75.9%)76 (24.0%)
Utilities115 (89.1%)14 (10.8%)
Information212 (57.5%)157 (42.5%)
Finance & Insurance25 (13.7%)158 (86.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing75 (93.8%)5 (6.2%)
Professional & Scientific77 (40.5%)113 (59.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support309 (63.6%)177 (36.4%)
Educational Services218 (25.9%)625 (74.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance740 (26.4%)2,059 (73.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation34 (80.9%)8 (19.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services368 (66.4%)186 (33.6%)
Public Administration388 (57.3%)289 (42.7%)
Total5,201 (51.5%)4,903 (48.5%)

Education in Perry County

School Enrollment in Perry County

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,113 students in Perry County are middle school (1,799 | 29.4%), high school (1,553 | 25.4%), and elementary school (1,345 | 22.0%).
School Enrollment in Perry County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2974.9%
Kindergarten2784.5%
Elementary School1,34522.0%
Middle School1,79929.4%
High School1,55325.4%
College / Undergraduate67911.1%
Graduate / Professional1622.6%
Total6,113100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perry County

Out of a total of 6,113 students who are enrolled in schools in Perry County, 410 (6.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,703 (93.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 42 (25.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 271 (97.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perry County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds258 (86.9%)39 (13.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,126 (92.9%)86 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,309 (95.9%)99 (4.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,076 (95.8%)47 (4.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds284 (89.0%)35 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds271 (97.8%)6 (2.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds121 (74.2%)42 (25.8%)
35 Years and over257 (81.9%)57 (18.1%)
Total5,703 (93.3%)410 (6.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perry County

Science & technology (582 | 21.1%), education (532 | 19.3%), physical & health sciences (336 | 12.2%), arts & humanities (294 | 10.6%), and business (249 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 2,763 individuals in Perry County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perry County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics853.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1144.1%
Physical & Health Sciences33612.2%
Psychology2438.8%
Social Sciences812.9%
Engineering210.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies70.3%
Science & Technology58221.1%
Business2499.0%
Education53219.3%
Literature & Languages70.3%
Liberal Arts & History903.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications1224.4%
Arts & Humanities29410.6%
Total2,763100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Perry County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perry County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Perry County are males with 2 vehicles (2,402, accounting for 47.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,210, making up 49.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perry County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle27 (0.5%)7 (0.2%)
1 Vehicle740 (14.5%)1,113 (23.1%)
2 Vehicles2,402 (47.1%)2,210 (45.9%)
3 Vehicles1,232 (24.2%)886 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles493 (9.7%)456 (9.5%)
5 or more Vehicles202 (4.0%)147 (3.0%)
Total5,096 (100.0%)4,819 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Perry County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Perry County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,531 commuters, 16.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,489 commuters, 16.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,267 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Perry County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5766.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,20913.1%
10 to 14 Minutes1,53116.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,48916.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,26713.7%
25 to 29 Minutes5766.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,04211.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1331.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1101.2%
45 to 59 Minutes5546.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3003.2%
90 or more Minutes4645.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Perry County

The most common commute times in Perry County are 5 to 9 minutes (738 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (860 commuters, 19.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Perry County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes335 (7.0%)241 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes738 (15.3%)471 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes671 (13.9%)860 (19.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes663 (13.8%)826 (18.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes412 (8.6%)855 (19.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes436 (9.1%)140 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes581 (12.1%)461 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes76 (1.6%)57 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes75 (1.6%)35 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes263 (5.5%)291 (6.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes173 (3.6%)127 (2.9%)
90 or more Minutes391 (8.1%)73 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perry County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Perry County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (667, 13.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,322, 29.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perry County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM667 (13.9%)215 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM185 (3.8%)254 (5.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM124 (2.6%)2 (0.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM375 (7.8%)106 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM294 (6.1%)394 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM543 (11.3%)851 (19.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM404 (8.4%)1,322 (29.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM357 (7.4%)473 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM247 (5.1%)182 (4.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM296 (6.1%)121 (2.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM159 (3.3%)41 (0.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM59 (1.2%)68 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM559 (11.6%)308 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM545 (11.3%)100 (2.2%)
Total4,814 (100.0%)4,437 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Perry County

Occupancy by Ownership in Perry County

Of the total 11,279 dwellings in Perry County, owner-occupied units account for 8,541 (75.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,738 (24.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Perry County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,54175.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,73824.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,279100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Perry County

Occupancy by Household Size in Perry County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,76724.5%
2-Person Household3,97835.3%
3-Person Household2,27220.1%
4+ Person Household2,26220.1%
Total Housing Units11,279100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perry County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perry County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,089 (75.5%)678 (24.5%)
2-Person Household3,299 (82.9%)679 (17.1%)
3-Person Household1,413 (62.2%)859 (37.8%)
4+ Person Household1,740 (76.9%)522 (23.1%)
Total Housing Units8,541 (75.7%)2,738 (24.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perry County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perry County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,681 (77.9%)478 (22.1%)
High School Diploma2,937 (80.7%)703 (19.3%)
College/Associate Degree2,516 (66.9%)1,244 (33.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,407 (81.8%)313 (18.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perry County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perry County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,88216.7%
35 to 44 Years1,75715.6%
45 to 54 Years2,17619.3%
55 to 64 Years2,45821.8%
65 to 74 Years1,87216.6%
75 to 84 Years9788.7%
85 Years and Over1561.4%
Total11,279100.0%

Housing Finances in Perry County

Median Income by Occupancy in Perry County

Median Income by Occupancy in Perry County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,541 (75.7%)$54,090
Renter-Occupied2,738 (24.3%)$30,246
Average11,279 (100.0%)$45,330

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perry County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perry County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000201 (2.4%)402 (14.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999193 (2.3%)78 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999693 (8.1%)463 (16.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999392 (4.6%)220 (8.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999391 (4.6%)89 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,241 (14.5%)554 (20.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999782 (9.2%)313 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,557 (18.2%)275 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,312 (15.4%)108 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,115 (13.1%)115 (4.2%)
$150,000 or more664 (7.8%)121 (4.4%)
Total8,541 (100.0%)2,738 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perry County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perry County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,949 (22.8%)295 (10.8%)
$300 to $4992,052 (24.0%)370 (13.5%)
$500 to $7991,603 (18.8%)787 (28.7%)
$800 to $999803 (9.4%)437 (16.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,157 (13.6%)317 (11.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999697 (8.2%)5 (0.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499149 (1.7%)10 (0.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99952 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more79 (0.9%)8 (0.3%)
Total8,541 (100.0%)2,738 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Perry County

Housing Structures in Perry County

Housing Structures in Perry County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,95561.7%
Single Unit, Attached740.7%
2 Unit Apartments790.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3092.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3202.8%
10 or more Apartments1901.7%
Mobile Home / Other3,35229.7%
Total11,279100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perry County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perry County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,632 (81.0%)1,323 (19.0%)
Single Unit, Attached54 (73.0%)20 (27.0%)
2 Unit Apartments13 (16.5%)66 (83.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)309 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)320 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)190 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2,842 (84.8%)510 (15.2%)
Total8,541 (75.7%)2,738 (24.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perry County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perry County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (0.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms210 (2.5%)502 (18.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,836 (33.2%)1,219 (44.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,391 (39.7%)816 (29.8%)
8 or more Rooms2,104 (24.6%)192 (7.0%)
Total8,541 (100.0%)2,738 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perry County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perry County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,195 (14.0%)428 (15.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas555 (6.5%)87 (3.2%)
Electricity6,231 (73.0%)2,127 (77.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene107 (1.3%)21 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke122 (1.4%)43 (1.6%)
All other Fuels312 (3.6%)11 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used19 (0.2%)21 (0.8%)
Total8,541 (100.0%)2,738 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Perry County

Household Vehicle Usage in Perry County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle471 (5.5%)408 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle2,316 (27.1%)1,337 (48.8%)
2 Vehicles3,627 (42.5%)755 (27.6%)
3 or more Vehicles2,127 (24.9%)238 (8.7%)
Total8,541 (100.0%)2,738 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Perry County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Perry County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,3943,147
Median Property Value$66,600$128,500
Median Household Income$38,028$428
Monthly Housing Costs$372$73
Real Estate Taxes$464$113

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perry County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perry County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,363 (43.8%)270 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,284 (23.8%)858 (27.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,396 (25.9%)1,793 (57.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999167 (3.1%)153 (4.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999143 (2.6%)73 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99941 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,394 (100.0%)3,147 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perry County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perry County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000325 (6.0%)106 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,258 (23.3%)69 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999953 (17.7%)218 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999649 (12.0%)288 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999801 (14.8%)133 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999656 (12.2%)756 (24.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999516 (9.6%)656 (20.8%)
$150,000 or more236 (4.4%)599 (19.0%)
Total5,394 (100.0%)3,147 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perry County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perry County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,381 (62.7%)78,266 (2,487.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x649 (12.0%)1,927 (61.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x446 (8.3%)527 (16.8%)
4.0x or more816 (15.1%)277 (8.8%)
Total5,394 (100.0%)3,147 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perry County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perry County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,886 (53.5%)27 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,499793 (14.7%)1,219 (38.7%)
$800 to $1,499253 (4.7%)1,058 (33.6%)
Total5,394 (100.0%)3,147 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Perry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,788 (98.5%)27 (1.5%)
6 to 18 Years4,855 (98.9%)54 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,720 (89.5%)201 (10.5%)
26 to 34 Years2,832 (90.9%)282 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,282 (94.8%)182 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,682 (95.8%)160 (4.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,903 (98.1%)77 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,988 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,531 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26,581 (96.4%)983 (3.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perry County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,788 (98.5%)27 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,855 (98.9%)54 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,720 (89.5%)201 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perry County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perry County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,615 (96.4%)210 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,416 (96.0%)266 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,321 (94.8%)236 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,899 (96.7%)134 (3.3%)
$100,000 and over6,257 (97.9%)136 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,297 (71.5%)521 (28.7%)
6 to 18 Years3,253 (66.3%)2,041 (41.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,077 (56.1%)710 (37.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,786 (57.4%)1,165 (37.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,550 (44.8%)2,028 (58.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,764 (45.9%)2,145 (55.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,553 (64.1%)2,002 (50.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,988 (100.0%)1,536 (51.4%)
75 Years and over1,531 (100.0%)813 (53.1%)
Total17,799 (64.6%)12,961 (47.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perry County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perry County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years529 (21.0%)344 (14.8%)
18 to 34 Years432 (16.7%)535 (20.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,095 (38.5%)1,901 (32.5%)
65 to 74 Years749 (52.8%)902 (57.5%)
75 Years and over465 (71.5%)682 (77.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Perry County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Perry County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (1.8%)21 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years45 (1.7%)51 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years440 (8.1%)332 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years406 (28.6%)372 (23.7%)
75 Years and over301 (46.3%)265 (30.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Perry County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years68 (2.7%)66 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years105 (4.1%)148 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years644 (11.8%)475 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years136 (9.6%)208 (13.3%)
75 Years and over99 (15.2%)253 (28.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Perry County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years422 (16.7%)137 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years217 (8.4%)311 (11.9%)
35 to 64 Years919 (16.9%)619 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years256 (18.0%)428 (27.3%)
75 Years and over163 (25.1%)263 (29.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Perry County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years53 (2.1%)104 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years80 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,453 (26.7%)1,184 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years445 (31.4%)461 (29.4%)
75 Years and over277 (42.6%)579 (65.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Perry County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years158 (6.3%)61 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years25 (1.0%)10 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years410 (7.5%)325 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years175 (12.3%)207 (13.2%)
75 Years and over158 (24.3%)293 (33.3%)

Technology Access in Perry County

Computing Device Access in Perry County

Computing Device Access in Perry County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,27164.5%
Smartphone9,05180.2%
Tablet6,59958.5%
No Computing Device1,17710.4%
Total11,279100.0%

Internet Access in Perry County

Internet Access in Perry County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet640.6%
Broadband Home8,17372.5%
Cellular Data Only9928.8%
Satellite Internet9658.6%
No Internet1,67114.8%
Total11,279100.0%

Perry County Summary

Perry County is located in the Eastern Coal Field region of Kentucky, and is bordered by Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, and Letcher counties. The county seat is Hazard, and the county was formed in 1820 from parts of Clay, Floyd, and Harlan counties. The county was named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812.

Geography

Perry County is located in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being the summit of Buckhorn Mountain at 2,890 feet. The county is drained by the North Fork of the Kentucky River, which forms the northern border of the county. Other major streams in the county include Troublesome Creek, Leatherwood Creek, and Troublesome Creek.
The county has a total area of 437 square miles, of which 435 square miles is land and 2.2 square miles is water. The county is mostly forested, with the majority of the land being used for timber production.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Perry County was 28,712. The population density was 66 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. 1.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,945, and the median income for a family was $32,917. The per capita income for the county was $14,945. About 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

Economy

The economy of Perry County is largely based on coal mining and timber production. The county is home to several coal mines, including the Hazard Mine, the Hazard No. 2 Mine, and the Hazard No. 3 Mine. The county is also home to several timber companies, including the Hazard Lumber Company and the Hazard Timber Company.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Hazard Manufacturing Company, the Hazard Machine Company, and the Hazard Tool Company. The county is also home to several retail stores, including the Hazard Shopping Center and the Hazard Mall.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Perry County Historical Museum, the Perry County Courthouse, and the Hazard Country Club. The county is also home to several parks, including the Hazard City Park, the Hazard County Park, and the Hazard State Park.

Conclusion

Perry County is a rural county located in the Eastern Coal Field region of Kentucky. The county is mostly mountainous, and is largely forested. The economy of the county is largely based on coal mining and timber production. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, retail stores, and tourist attractions. The population of the county was 28,712 as of the 2010 census, and the median income for a household in the county was $25,945.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Perry County?
Per Capita income in Perry County is $27,913.
What is the Median Family Income in Perry County?
Median Family Income in Perry County is $54,252.
What is the Median Household income in Perry County?
Median Household Income in Perry County is $45,330.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Perry County?
Income or Wage Gap in Perry County is 19.3%.
Women in Perry County earn 80.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Perry County?
Family Income Deficit in Perry County is $12,178.
Families that are below poverty line in Perry County earn $12,178 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Perry County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Perry County is 0.53.
What is the Total Population of Perry County?
Total Population of Perry County is 28,136.
What is the Total Male Population of Perry County?
Total Male Population of Perry County is 13,893.
What is the Total Female Population of Perry County?
Total Female Population of Perry County is 14,243.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Perry County?
There are 97.54 Males per 100 Females in Perry County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Perry County?
There are 102.52 Females per 100 Males in Perry County.
What is the Median Population Age in Perry County?
Median Population Age in Perry County is 41.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Perry County
Average Family Size in Perry County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Perry County
Average Household Size in Perry County is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Perry County?
There are 10,920 People in the Labor Forcein in Perry County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Perry County?
48.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Perry County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Perry County?
Unemployment Rate in Perry County is 7.5%.