Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,449 (100%) |
| Population Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 38 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,634 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,110 |
| Median Home Value | $124,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,789 (68.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 858 (15.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 851 (15.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,647 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 2,657 (57.2%) |
The table below compares Perry County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi 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 | # 66 | 21st |
| Population Density | # 71 | 15th |
| Median Household Income | # 41 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 48 | 43rd |
| Diversity Index | # 69 | 17th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
