Perry County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21193
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 193
Geography
- Land Area
- 339.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 342.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.241282
- Longitude
- -83.217772
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,356
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,921
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,286 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 0.3% |
| White | 26,155 | 95.6% |
| Black | 353 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,864 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 0.3% |
| White | 20,119 | 96.2% |
| Black | 321 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 236 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 118 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,499
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,238
- Poverty Rate
- 26.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,175
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,765 | 93.7% |
| Black | 470 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,797
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,930 | 61.4% |
| Republican | 6,055 | 34.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 342 | 1.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,493 | 47.7% |
| Female | 9,304 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,792 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 152 | 0.9% |
| Black | 78 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,215
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,859 | 40.8% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 28.3% |
| Black | 18 | 23.1% |
| Asian | 64 | 44.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,475 | 40.9% |
| Female | 3,740 | 40.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,615 (29.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,840 (14.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,295
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $90,105
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $814
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.