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Perry County, IL market data
How Perry County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,160
- −3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,875
- Median household income
- $62,118
- +18.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $112,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,717
- Highest market score
- 56
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #904 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Perry County has an estimated 20,160 people and 7,875 households. Population estimates show Perry County declined 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Perry County is $62,118, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Perry County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (57).
Of the business types scored in Perry County, medical and dental practices (56); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (55); and dentists and orthodontists (54) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #904 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Perry County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Perry County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 56 | #904 of 2,394 | 37 | 47.0 | $273K | 179 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #902 of 2,210 | 10 | 12.7 | $1.4M | 159 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #783 of 1,886 | 7 | 8.9 | $1.4M | 147 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 54 | #881 of 2,087 | 7 | 8.9 | $2M | 158 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,015 of 2,402 | 13 | 16.5 | $3.5M | 102 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,152 of 2,385 | 23 | 29.2 | $308K | 145 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #945 of 1,769 | 5 | 6.3 | $1.4M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,114 of 2,057 | 8 | 10.2 | $2.4M | 100 | 8 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,189 of 2,176 | 7 | 8.9 | Index only | 269 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 47 | #1,224 of 2,261 | 6 | 7.6 | $7.5M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,310 of 2,339 | 14 | 17.8 | $506K | 118 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,170 of 2,070 | 5 | 6.3 | $9M | 97 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,416 of 2,405 | 39 | 49.5 | $703K | 106 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 44 | #1,334 of 2,088 | 8 | 10.2 | $716K | 108 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,266 of 2,063 | 6 | 7.6 | $4.6M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 41 | #1,550 of 2,229 | 11 | 14.0 | Index only | 215 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 41 | #1,577 of 2,405 | 80 | 101.6 | $343K | 92 | 24 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,487 of 2,222 | 10 | 12.7 | $2.7M | 90 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,348 of 1,889 | 6 | 7.6 | $4.6M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 27 | #2,104 of 2,378 | 22 | 27.9 | $389K | 87 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,133 of 2,401 | 38 | 48.3 | $225K | 84 | 20 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 25 | #1,146 of 1,302 | 5 | 6.3 | $2M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,965 of 2,090 | 15 | 19.0 | $1.8M | 36 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 19 | #1,441 of 1,490 | 9 | 11.4 | $1.1M | 47 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 18 | #2,137 of 2,200 | 12 | 15.2 | $489K | 56 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 11 | #2,237 of 2,272 | 17 | 21.6 | $790K | 63 | 12 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $317K | 47 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.4M | 110 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $4.9M | 102 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.5M | 58 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.4M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 113 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 92 | 6 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $6.5M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $7.3M | 308 | 7 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $1.9M | 95 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | Index only | 88 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 189 | 6 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.9M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $4.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.5 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $2.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $10.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $19.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Perry County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.6M | $1,086 | 113 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22M | $2,798 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $27.4M | $3,481 | 86 |
| Groceries | $44.9M | $5,698 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.1M | $900 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $330 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.7M | $727 | 74 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.1M | $1,284 | 100 |
| Pets | $5.9M | $745 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14M | $1,783 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13.4M | $1,706 | 87 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.5M | $2,474 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.9M | $1,126 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $102.5M | $13,014 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Perry County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,160−3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,875
- Median age
- 42.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 442 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 47
- Median household income
- $62,118+18.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,245
- Median home value
- $112,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,717
- Daytime population
- 17,699Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Perry County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Perry County at 20,160 people in 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,875 households. Median household income rose 18.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Perry County, IL spend?
Households in Perry County spend about $102.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $44.9M on groceries and $27.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Perry County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Perry County, IL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Perry County are for medical and dental practices (56); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (55); and dentists and orthodontists (54). Perry County ranks #904 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Perry County, IL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Perry County is $62,118 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $112,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Perry County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 26 of the 56 business types have a score in Perry County, each ranked against other counties.
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