Perry County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17145
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 145
Geography
- Land Area
- 441.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 447.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.084381
- Longitude
- -89.368525
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,511
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,531
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,819 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 695 | 3.4% |
| White | 17,567 | 85.6% |
| Black | 1,571 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,973 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 3.4% |
| White | 14,087 | 85.2% |
| Black | 1,716 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,639
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,912
- Poverty Rate
- 14.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,064
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,644 | 85.5% |
| Black | 1,573 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,273
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,500 | 26.4% |
| Republican | 4,588 | 34.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,169 | 38.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,421 | 48.4% |
| Female | 6,848 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,642 | 87.7% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 1.0% |
| Black | 158 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,601
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,717 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 33.6% |
| Black | 77 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 19 | 45.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,747 | 58.4% |
| Female | 3,854 | 56.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,701 (25.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,036 (13.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,152
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $115,043
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $649
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.