Perry County, IL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
20,810
Male
11,237
54.0%
Female
9,573
46.0%
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
1.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher8.9%
High School or Higher33.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.6%
Married
40.3%
Perry County, IL has a population of 20,810 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 86.5% of the population. 8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.4% of residents are foreign-born.