2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,218
Perry County is a small county in Indiana with a population of 19,218. The median household income is $61,099, 6% below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.8%, median home value is $146,000, and 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 32% below the national average.
Population
19,218
2023 estimate
Rank #1925 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$61,099
Household
Rank #1813 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$146,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #2075 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2517 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Indiana avg·6% below national avg
Poverty Rate
10% below Indiana avg·14% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Indiana avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,366
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% below Indiana avg·30% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% below Indiana avg·27% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Indiana avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Indiana avg·17% above national avg
Housing Units
8,544
Households
7,751
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,096
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below Indiana avg·32% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Indiana avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.7%
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