Perry County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Perry County, Tennessee
Perry County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,697
Median Age
43.3
Male Median
43.1
Female Median
44.2
Perry County, Tennessee Population Growth

Perry County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +11.8%%.
+11.8%% Growth
Perry County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Perry County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.3 | 8,697 |
| 2023 | 41.6 | 8,561 |
| 2022 | 42.8 | 8,432 |
| 2021 | 43.6 | 8,313 |
| 2020 | 43.1 | 8,020 |
| 2019 | 43.2 | 7,962 |
| 2018 | 43.0 | 7,912 |
| 2017 | 43.5 | 7,882 |
| 2016 | 43.3 | 7,891 |
| 2015 | 43.7 | 7,864 |
| 2014 | 43.0 | 7,851 |
| 2013 | 42.3 | 7,861 |
| 2012 | 43.1 | 7,856 |
| 2011 | 43.4 | 7,834 |
| 2010 | 42.9 | 7,778 |
Perry County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 16.5% |
| 18–24 | 6.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.2% |
| 65+ | 21.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Perry County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Perry County, Tennessee
The median age in Perry County, Tennessee is 43.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Perry County, Tennessee is 8,697.
In Perry County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Perry County, Tennessee has remained stable.