Perry County, KY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
27,847
Male
13,758
49.4%
Female
14,089
50.6%
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher10.0%
High School or Higher34.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.4%
Married
41.6%
Perry County, KY has a population of 27,847 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 94.3% of the population. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.9% of residents are foreign-born.