Perry County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42099
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 099
Geography
- Land Area
- 551.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 555.54 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.397780
- Longitude
- -77.266328
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 45,769
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,089
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,856 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 914 | 2.0% |
| White | 43,505 | 95.1% |
| Black | 344 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 132 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,556 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 536 | 1.5% |
| White | 34,666 | 96.1% |
| Black | 445 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 189 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 46,239
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $79,843
- Poverty Rate
- 7.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,650
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,464 | 94.0% |
| Black | 369 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 28,793
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,023 | 20.9% |
| Republican | 19,226 | 66.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,737 | 9.5% |
| Other | 224 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,260 | 49.5% |
| Female | 14,529 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,830 | 86.2% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 1.4% |
| Black | 37 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,110
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,513 | 70.5% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 50.1% |
| Black | 17 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 102 | 70.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,995 | 70.1% |
| Female | 10,114 | 69.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,082 (39.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,763 (20.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,049
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $236,493
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $878
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 15.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.