Perry County, PA Demographics
Perry County, PA is the 47th most populous of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, with 45,842 residents across 551 square miles. That is about 83 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 45,842 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 551 sq mi |
| Density | 83 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Perry County compares to the US
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Central Location: Perry County, PA
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Perry County, PA
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 305.02 | 6,046 | 59.4 | 102 |
| Census Tract 305.01 | 5,301 | 34.8 | 152 |
| Census Tract 302.02 | 5,065 | 29.4 | 172 |
| Census Tract 301 | 5,031 | 77.0 | 65 |
| Census Tract 304 | 4,852 | 27.6 | 176 |
| Census Tract 306.01 | 4,712 | 81.5 | 58 |
| Census Tract 303.01 | 4,575 | 21.5 | 213 |
| Census Tract 303.02 | 4,559 | 32.9 | 139 |
| Census Tract 306.02 | 3,136 | 146.7 | 21 |
| Census Tract 302.01 | 2,565 | 40.7 | 63 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.