Perry County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28111
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 111
Geography
- Land Area
- 647.28 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 650.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.169307
- Longitude
- -88.988755
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,418
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,919
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,221 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 1.7% |
| White | 8,853 | 77.5% |
| Black | 1,757 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 236 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,793 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 1.4% |
| White | 6,984 | 78.3% |
| Black | 1,464 | 16.4% |
| Asian | 251 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,449
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,421
- Poverty Rate
- 17.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,053
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,873 | 77.5% |
| Black | 1,758 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 239 | 2.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,717
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,641 | 21.3% |
| Republican | 3,057 | 39.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,018 | 39.1% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,606 | 46.7% |
| Female | 3,979 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,258 | 81.1% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 1.2% |
| Black | 991 | 12.8% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,175
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,669 | 42.6% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 22.0% |
| Black | 339 | 34.2% |
| Asian | 13 | 39.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,490 | 41.3% |
| Female | 1,639 | 41.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,909 (37.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,029 (13.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,498
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $121,351
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $767
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- Public Transit
- 1.6%
- Work From Home
- 1.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.