Perry County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18123
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 123
Geography
- Land Area
- 381.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 386.31 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.081436
- Longitude
- -86.626540
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,206
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,235
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,924 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 1.5% |
| White | 17,917 | 93.3% |
| Black | 413 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,035 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 1.3% |
| White | 14,227 | 93.4% |
| Black | 460 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,270
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,660
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,673
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,862 | 92.7% |
| Black | 429 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,110
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,020 | 41.5% |
| Republican | 2,441 | 20.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,436 | 36.6% |
| Other | 213 | 1.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,964 | 49.2% |
| Female | 6,133 | 50.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,724 | 88.6% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 1.1% |
| Black | 82 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,222
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,555 | 51.8% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 35.1% |
| Black | 51 | 62.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 36.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,018 | 50.6% |
| Female | 3,194 | 52.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,889 (35.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,300 (16.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,597
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $165,636
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $728
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.