Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Perryville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,536

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%7,559

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%374

Two or More

4%340

Asian

1.8%156

Black

1.2%105

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%428

High School Diploma

32.1%1,834

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%368

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%641

Associate's Degree

7.7%440

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%728

Master's Degree

6.4%363

Professional Degree

1%57

Doctorate

0.3%16

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$179,700

Median Renti

$944

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%2,078

Renter-Occupied

37.4%1,240

Total Units

3,525

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%47

$50K–$100K

5.7%119

$100K–$150K

24.1%501

$150K–$200K

29.6%616

$200K–$300K

24.9%517

$300K–$500K

12.4%258

$500K–$1M

0.5%11

$1M+

0.4%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

135

$500–$750

197

$750–$1,000

424

$1,000–$1,250

283

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%75

2010–2019

5.7%200

2000–2009

10%353

1990–1999

11.3%400

1980–1989

10.4%367

1970–1979

17.8%628

1960–1969

15.3%541

1950–1959

9.1%322

1940–1949

7.8%275

1939 or earlier

10.3%364

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.7%1,747

Electricity

43.5%1,443

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%106

No Fuel

0.7%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,897

Mean Household Incomei

$74,312

Per Capita Incomei

$31,028

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

4,119

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%155

$10K–$15K

6.1%203

$15K–$20K

3%98

$20K–$25K

4.9%163

$25K–$30K

8.2%273

$30K–$35K

6.2%205

$35K–$40K

4.1%136

$40K–$45K

4.9%163

$45K–$50K

4.6%153

$50K–$60K

8.3%275

$60K–$75K

9.7%323

$75K–$100K

11.2%373

$100K–$125K

7%233

$125K–$150K

5.5%182

$150K–$200K

8.4%280

$200K+

3.1%103

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3043.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Philippines

Canada

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

438(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured