Perry County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
11,449
Median Age
43.4
Male Median
42.6
Female Median
43.8
Perry County, Mississippi Population Growth

Perry County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.5%%.
-6.5%% Growth
Perry County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Perry County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.4 | 11,449 |
| 2023 | 42.9 | 11,459 |
| 2022 | 42.3 | 11,511 |
| 2021 | 41.5 | 11,611 |
| 2020 | 41.6 | 11,981 |
| 2019 | 41.9 | 12,006 |
| 2018 | 40.9 | 12,028 |
| 2017 | 40.7 | 12,047 |
| 2016 | 40.8 | 12,174 |
| 2015 | 40.1 | 12,187 |
| 2014 | 39.4 | 12,173 |
| 2013 | 39.5 | 12,174 |
| 2012 | 39.4 | 12,217 |
| 2011 | 39.0 | 12,256 |
| 2010 | 38.6 | 12,243 |
Perry County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 8.1% |
| 35–54 | 28.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 19.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Perry County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Perry County, Mississippi
The median age in Perry County, Mississippi is 43.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Perry County, Mississippi is 11,449.
In Perry County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Perry County, Mississippi is aging.