Perry County, Mississippi
Perry County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,250 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,862 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Augusta. The county was created 204 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Perry County
| Population : | 11,862 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County |
| Area : | 1684 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Capital : | New Augusta |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1820 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:54:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perry County is located at 31°10'19"N 88°59'32"W (31.1720200, -88.9923300). It has 5 neighbors: Forrest County, George County, Greene County, Stone County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Perry County is Richton with a population of 1,066. Other cities include and New Augusta population 593. See all Perry County cities & populated places.
Perry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richton | 1,066 | City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Beaumont | 894 | Town of the United States |
| New Augusta | 593 | Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Perry County
Perry County has 5 neighbours.
- Forrest County county in Mississippi, United States
- George County county in Mississippi, United States
- Greene County county in Mississippi, United States
- Stone County county in Mississippi, United States
- Wayne County county in Mississippi, United States
- New Augusta
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Perry County decreased by 3.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,250 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,151 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,996 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,009 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,053 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,071 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,056 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,014 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,918 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,973 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,862 | -0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Perry County (1)
Swords Lee was born in Perry County
Other places with the same name (10)
- Perry County , Pennsylvania county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 46,212 people.
- Perry County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 36,215 people.
- Perry County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 25,456 people.
- Perry County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 20,664 people.
- Perry County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 19,194 people.
- Perry County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 19,154 people.
- Perry County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,327 people.
- Perry County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 8,687 people.
- Perry County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 8,099 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
