Perry County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29157
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 157
Geography
- Land Area
- 474.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 484.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.711130
- Longitude
- -89.802125
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,743
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,512
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,368 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 2.0% |
| White | 17,875 | 95.4% |
| Black | 131 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,318 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 1.3% |
| White | 13,989 | 96.4% |
| Black | 139 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 132 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,976
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,189
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,570
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,862 | 94.1% |
| Black | 131 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,449
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,295 | 10.4% |
| Republican | 7,965 | 64.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,189 | 25.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,065 | 48.7% |
| Female | 6,324 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,496 | 84.3% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 1.2% |
| Black | 17 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,310
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,413 | 51.6% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 30.8% |
| Black | 6 | 35.3% |
| Asian | 18 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,170 | 52.3% |
| Female | 3,117 | 49.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,683 (35.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,755 (21.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,552
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $187,391
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $870
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- 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
- 31.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.