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Perry County, MS
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Perry County, Mississippi.
Population
11,449
Land area
647sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 72% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,634 a year, 12% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 (27% below Mississippi) and median rent is $755 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Richton (1,220), Beaumont (822) and New Augusta (590).
Local data for Perry County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,634
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
81.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,103), German Americans (821), French Americans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,624
2,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,179
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84M
FY 2026, $7,295 per person
PPP loans
$12.7M
305 loans, 1,729 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,608
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
197
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
63.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, MS?
- Richton is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 1,220 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39423, 39425, 39462, 39476.
- What is the population of Perry County, MS?
- About 11,449 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Forrest County, Jones County, George County, Wayne County, Stone County, Greene County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023