Perry County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47135
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 414.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.10 sq mi
- Total Area
- 422.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.663752
- Longitude
- -87.869326
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,612
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,689
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,491 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 1.4% |
| White | 7,848 | 91.1% |
| Black | 22 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,601 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 1.4% |
| White | 6,107 | 91.3% |
| Black | 72 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 381 | 5.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,697
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,919
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,540
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,841 | 90.2% |
| Black | 24 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,790
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 624 | 13.0% |
| Republican | 2,182 | 45.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,984 | 41.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,341 | 48.9% |
| Female | 2,449 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,323 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 1.3% |
| Black | 64 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,858
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 38.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,708 | 39.5% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 31.7% |
| Black | 11 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 15.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 931 | 39.8% |
| Female | 927 | 37.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,182 (34.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 882 (13.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,866
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,743
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $775
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.4%
- Public Transit
- 2.6%
- Work From Home
- 9.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.