County profile · Kentucky
Perry County, KY market data
How Perry County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 26,555
- −6.4% since 2020
- Households
- 11,078
- Median household income
- $42,181
- +25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $91,800
- Jobs located here
- 11,440
- Highest market score
- 64
- Insurance agencies, #641 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Perry County has an estimated 26,555 people and 11,078 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Perry County declined 6.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Perry County is $42,181, 48% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 25.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Perry County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Of the business types scored in Perry County, insurance agencies (64), home repair companies (55) and auto repair shops (49) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #641 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for hair salons (50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #641 of 2,272 | 10 | 9.0 | $2.6M | 207 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 55 | #764 of 2,057 | 6 | 5.4 | $4.2M | 172 | 12 |
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,210 of 2,378 | 16 | 14.4 | $572K | 129 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 48 | #1,267 of 2,339 | 13 | 11.7 | $605K | 141 | 4 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,198 of 2,229 | 9 | 8.1 | Index only | 360 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,305 of 2,176 | 9 | 8.1 | Index only | 286 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 39 | #1,413 of 2,063 | 6 | 5.4 | $5.4M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,586 of 2,200 | 9 | 8.1 | $849K | 97 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 38 | #1,724 of 2,401 | 33 | 29.8 | $277K | 103 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,638 of 2,088 | 7 | 6.3 | $765K | 116 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 35 | #1,940 of 2,385 | 34 | 30.7 | $231K | 109 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #1,969 of 2,405 | 57 | 51.5 | $572K | 86 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 31 | #1,972 of 2,405 | 95 | 85.8 | $343K | 93 | 36 |
| Child care and preschools | 29 | #1,360 of 1,611 | 7 | 6.3 | $499K | 50 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,633 of 1,889 | 7 | 6.3 | $4.7M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 19 | #1,240 of 1,328 | 5 | 4.5 | $1.6M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 19 | #2,040 of 2,261 | 12 | 10.8 | $4.8M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 19 | #2,090 of 2,210 | 24 | 21.7 | $709K | 81 | 8 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 18 | #2,242 of 2,402 | 28 | 25.3 | $2.1M | 61 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 16 | #2,008 of 2,087 | 20 | 18.1 | $851K | 67 | 8 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 16 | #2,114 of 2,222 | 16 | 14.4 | $2M | 67 | 23 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 14 | #1,861 of 1,886 | 19 | 17.2 | $529K | 54 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 14 | #2,293 of 2,358 | 27 | 24.4 | $1.1M | 47 | 21 |
| Pizza | 10 | #2,079 of 2,090 | 18 | 16.2 | $1.8M | 36 | 23 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 9 | #2,387 of 2,394 | 115 | 103.8 | $87K | 57 | 36 |
| Spas and skin care | 8 | #1,762 of 1,769 | 11 | 9.9 | $715K | 82 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 7 | #2,043 of 2,070 | 14 | 12.6 | $4.1M | 44 | 8 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 6 | #1,291 of 1,302 | 8 | 7.2 | $1.3M | 40 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 6 | #1,648 of 1,656 | 12 | 10.8 | $838K | 47 | 25 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $385K | 57 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 198 | 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 91 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $1.8M | 137 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $8.4M | 176 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.7 | $1.8M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $12.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $6.6M | Too few | 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.8 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $17M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $13.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $17M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $13.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $25.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | 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 | $9.2M | $826 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.4M | $2,743 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $32.6M | $2,945 | 72 |
| Groceries | $57.6M | $5,198 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.9M | $710 | 71 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.5M | $315 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.4M | $484 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.1M | $908 | 70 |
| Pets | $7.6M | $689 | 76 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17M | $1,536 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26M | $2,343 | 120 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $25.1M | $2,262 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.3M | $1,199 | 85 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $140.2M | $12,659 | 76 |
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
- 26,555−6.4% since 2020
- Households
- 11,078
- Median age
- 41.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 340 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 81
- Median household income
- $42,181+25.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,788
- Median home value
- $91,800
- Jobs located here
- 11,440
- Daytime population
- 30,248Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Perry County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Perry County at 26,555 people in 2025, down 6.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 11,078 households. Median household income rose 25.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Perry County, KY spend?
Households in Perry County spend about $140.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $57.6M on groceries and $32.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Perry County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Perry County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Perry County are for insurance agencies (64), home repair companies (55) and auto repair shops (49). Perry County ranks #641 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Perry County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Perry County is $42,181 a year, 48% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 6.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $91,800, 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 gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for hair salons (50% 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. 29 of the 56 business types have a score in Perry County, each ranked against other counties.
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