Perry County is home to 56,145 Mississippi residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen an increase in growth of 78.18%, ranking it #517 in the US and #9 in Mississippi for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Perry County, MS is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 85.8% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 14.5% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Perry County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Perry County received a D grade in diversity.