Perry County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
18,947
Male
9,424
49.7%
Female
9,523
50.3%
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
1.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.3%
High School or Higher43.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.4%
Married
43.0%
Perry County, MO has a population of 18,947 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 94.5% of the population. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.6% of residents are foreign-born.