Illinois Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,639 (100%) |
| Population Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,118 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,897 |
| Median Home Value | $112,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,152 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,374 (69.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,501 (16.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,277 (14.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,875 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 5,110 (64.9%) |
The table below compares Perry County to the other 102 counties and county equivalents in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 58 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 50 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 78 | 25th |
| Per Capita Income | # 97 | 6th |
| Diversity Index | # 38 | 63rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
