Perry County Summary

Life in Perry County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Perry County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Perry County:

  • The population in Perry County is 20,996.

  • The median home value in Perry County is $87,134.

  • The median income in Perry County is $56,338.

  • The median rent in Perry County is $656.

  • The unemployment rate in Perry County is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Perry County is 17.5%.

  • The average high in Perry County is 74.4° and there are 105.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Perry County

List Of Cities & Towns in Perry County

Du Quoin, IL Population 5,822

Pinckneyville, IL Population 5,104

Tamaroa, IL Population 594

Willisville, IL Population 484

Cutler, IL Population 315

St. Johns, IL Population 172

Map Of Perry County

Perry County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Perry County is 74.4°.

  • There are 80.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.5 inches of rain each year with 4.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:16 hours of sun each day in Perry County.

StatPerry County
Mean High74.4
Nice Days80.87
Rainfall105.5
Snowfall4.8
Sunny_hours5:16
74.4°
Average High
105.5
Inches of Rain

Perry County Photos

Perry County Courthouse In Pinckneyville
Source: Public Domain
Amtrak Du Quoin Il Station
Source: Wikipedia User Augiejv | CC BY-SA 3.0

Perry County Demographics

Population over time in Perry County

The current population in Perry County is 20,996. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 21,158 0.3%
2021 21,092 -0.7%
2020 21,251 -

Gender in Perry County

  • Perry County is 45.4% female with 9,534 female residents.

  • Perry County is 54.6% male with 11,461 male residents.

Female
45.4% (9,534)
Male
54.6% (11,461)
Gender Perry County IL USA
Female 45.4% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 54.6% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Perry County

Perry County is:

  • 86.0% White with 18,066 White residents.

  • 7.9% African American with 1,654 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 131 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 467 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 668 Hispanic residents.

White
86.0% (18,066)
African American
7.9% (1,654)
American Indian
0.0% (10)
Asian
0.6% (131)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.2% (467)
Hispanic
3.2% (668)

Table: Perry County By Race

Race Perry County IL USA
White 86.0% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 7.9% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Perry County, Illinois

  • 5.1% of households in Perry County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Perry County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Perry County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Perry County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Perry County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 23.7% of households in Perry County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Perry County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Perry County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Perry County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Perry County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (1,074)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (1,378)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (1,881)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (2,185)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.4% (2,193)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.7% (4,979)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (2,407)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (3,324)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (948)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (623)
Income Perry County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.4% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.7% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Perry County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Perry County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Perry County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Perry County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Perry County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Perry County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Perry County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Perry County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Perry County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Perry County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (839)
9-12th Grade
12% (2,519)
High School / GED
35% (7,348)
Some College
27% (5,668)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,519)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (1,469)
Master's Degree
3% (629)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Perry County IL USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 27% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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