County · Pennsylvania
Perry County, Pennsylvania
Perry County, Pennsylvania. Perry County had 46,806 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 32 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs, 21 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 42099.
Perry County is one of the 3 counties of the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,806
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,842 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,239
Median household income
$79,444
±$2,718 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$236,400
±$6,133 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$874
±$36 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Perry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 45,842 residents in Perry County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,806 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 46,239 over 551 square miles of land.
| Measure | Perry County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,239 | 13,018,639 | +186 |
| Households | 18,299±207 | 5,274,853 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.03 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,049±65 | 5,806,452 | −804 |
Perry County's population since 2000
From 43,602 in 2000 to 46,806 in 2025: up 7.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Perry County?
Perry County holds 32 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 21 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Carroll Township, Perry County with 5,368 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Perry County?
The median resident of Perry County is 43.8 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Perry County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±0.2 | 40.9 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 8.7% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.5%±0.5 pts | 73.0% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | +0.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3%±1.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5%±1.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2%±1.4 pts | 35.2% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±0.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Perry County earn?
Half of Perry County's 18,299 households earn less than $79,444 a year (±$2,718), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $78,417 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perry County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,444±$2,718 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,124±$4,047 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,403±$1,532 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±2.6 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6%±1.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±1.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Perry County?
Owners occupy 81.8% of Perry County's occupied homes and renters 18.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $236,400 by its owner (±$6,133). The median renter pays $874 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perry County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,400±$6,133 | $254,500 | +$28,044 |
| Median gross rent | $874±$36 | $1,209 | −$101 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0%±5.8 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,637±$47 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.8%±1.5 pts | 69.3% | +2.8 pts |
| Housing units | 20,049±65 | 5,806,452 | −804 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6%±1.5 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.5%±1.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Perry County building?
Builders took permits for 127 new housing units across Perry County in 2025 (112 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Perry County get to work?
74.9% of Perry County's workers drive alone and 15.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Perry County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6%±1.0 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9%±1.8 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±1.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.3%±1.4 pts | 15.6% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min±1.0 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Perry County's census tracts?
Perry County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,898 (Tract 303.01) to $93,992 (Tract 303.02).
| Tract 30142099030100 | 4,900±320 | $83,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 302.0142099030201 | 2,489±190 | $79,875 |
| Tract 302.0242099030202 | 5,185±415 | $82,788 |
| Tract 303.0142099030301 | 4,527±212 | $54,898 |
| Tract 303.0242099030302 | 4,837±308 | $93,992 |
| Tract 30442099030400 | 4,926±248 | $82,130 |
| Tract 305.0142099030501 | 5,327±54 | $78,802 |
| Tract 305.0242099030502 | 5,727±297 | $84,569 |
| Tract 306.0142099030601 | 4,872±344 | $76,635 |
| Tract 306.0242099030602 | 3,449±308 | $77,679 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Perry County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 15th of 67 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 67 |
| Median age | 33rd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Perry County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.