Perry County, Pennsylvania
Perry County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,969 and a population density of 52 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 46,212 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hazard. The county was created 204 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Perry County
| Population : | 46,212 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from : | Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County |
| Area : | 887 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
| Named for : | Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Altitude : | 745 feet / 227 meters |
| Capital : | Hazard |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1820 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:32:57 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 52 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perry County is located at 40°23'54"N 77°15'44"W (40.3984100, -77.2623000). It has 7 neighbors: Breathitt County, Clay County, Harlan County, Knott County, Leslie County, Letcher County and Owsley County.
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The largest city of Perry County is Newport with a population of 1,585. Other cities include, Duncannon population 1,481, Liverpool population 957, Blain population 259 and Landisburg population 222. See all Perry County cities & populated places.
Perry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saville | 2,513 | Township in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Newport | 1,585 | Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Duncannon | 1,481 | Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| New Bloomfield | 1,080 | Borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Liverpool | 957 | Borough in northeastern Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Blain | 259 | Borough in southwestern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
| Landisburg | 222 | Borough in southern Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
| New Buffalo | 126 | Borough in eastern Perry County, Pennsylvania |
- Official Website
Official website of Perry County
Perry County has 7 neighbours.
- Breathitt County county in Kentucky, United States
- Clay County county in Kentucky, United States
- Harlan County county in Kentucky, United States
- Knott County county in Kentucky, United States
- Leslie County county in Kentucky, United States
- Letcher County county in Kentucky, United States
- Owsley County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
The population of Perry County increased by 0.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 45,969 | - | census |
| 2011 | 45,924 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,808 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,649 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45,661 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45,849 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,945 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,046 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 46,154 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 46,272 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 46,212 | -0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Perry County (1)
politician Josiah Henry Combs was born in Perry County
Other places with the same name (10)
- Perry County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 36,215 people.
- Perry County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 25,456 people.
- Perry County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 20,664 people.
- Perry County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 19,194 people.
- Perry County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 19,154 people.
- Perry County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 11,862 people.
- Perry County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,327 people.
- Perry County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 8,687 people.
- Perry County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 8,099 people.
Pennsylvania Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 1,578,487 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Philadelphia | 1,578,487 | The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. |
| Allegheny County | 1,211,358 | County in the southwestern part of the U. |
| Montgomery County | 833,869 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bucks County | 627,987 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Delaware County | 566,753 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lancaster County | 546,192 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Chester County | 526,759 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| York County | 450,448 | County in Maine, United States |
| Berks County | 421,017 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lehigh County | 370,802 | County in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Westmoreland County | 347,087 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne County | 316,982 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Northampton County | 305,892 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Dauphin County | 279,874 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
