Tennessee Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,697 (100%) |
| Population Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,972 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,109 |
| Median Home Value | $126,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,866 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,665 (54.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 945 (19.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,256 (25.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,610 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 2,655 (73.5%) |
The table below compares Perry County to the other 95 counties and county equivalents in Tennessee 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 | # 89 | 7th |
| Population Density | # 95 | 1st |
| Median Household Income | # 59 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 71 | 27th |
| Diversity Index | # 59 | 39th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
