Perry, IL County is located in Central Illinois and has a population of 21,158. It has a population density of 47 people per square mile, which is lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Perry is home to a variety of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events year-round. The nearby cities of Peoria and Springfield offer shopping, dining and entertainment options. For local businesses, the county offers several restaurants such as Evans Family Restaurant and the Cajun Connection; grocers like County Market; and service providers like Perry Veterinary Clinic. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Banner Marsh State Park or golfing at Coyote Creek Golf Course. Organizations like the Perry Public Library provide educational programs for all ages. Local sports teams consist of several schools that compete in basketball, baseball and other sports throughout the year.
The population in Perry County is 21,158. There are 48 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Perry County is 41.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Perry County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Perry County
- 48.2% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 26.8% are married with children
- 15.4% have children, but are single
Race in Perry County
- 86.3% are White
- 8.7% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander