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Perry County, Tennessee

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

8,697 Population
414.76 Square Miles
20.97 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
43.3 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.34%
18 to 34
18.12%
35 to 64
37.61%
65 and Over
21.93%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
51.63%
Female
48.37%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
2.13%
Native
97.87%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
50.27%
2000 to 2009
0%
1990 to 1999
4.32%
Before 1990
45.41%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
11.58%
High School Grad or Higher
88.42%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.17%
School Dropout Rate
In School
94.73%
Dropped Out
5.27%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
97.34%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$29,109
Median Household Income
$55,972
Gini Index
0.41
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.18%
Unemployed
5.82%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
18.06%
Population Under 18
Poverty
32.12%
Non-poverty
67.88%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.75%
Non-poverty
87.25%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
33 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
13.42%
With Health Insurance Coverage
86.58%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.37
Number of Households
3,610
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
33.62%
Married
66.38%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
19.49%
Now Married
68.44%
Widowed
2.91%
Divorced
9.15%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
14.04%
Now Married
64.21%
Widowed
10.83%
Divorced
10.92%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
10.72%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
4,866
Occupancy Status
Occupied
74.19%
Vacant
25.81%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
73.82%
Renter Occupied
26.18%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
7.01%
For Sale
0.64%
Other
92.36%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1988
Types of Structures
Single Unit
64.65%
Multi Unit
3.78%
Mobile Home
31.13%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.43%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
43.56%
Without Mortgage
56.44%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$126,900
Median Gross Rent
$758
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
9.92%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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