Perry County, Kentucky
Perry County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,712 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,456 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hazard. The county was created 204 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Perry County
| Population : | 25,456 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (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 |
| Capital : | Hazard |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1820 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:02:01 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perry County is located at 37°14'39"N 83°13'17"W (37.2442900, -83.2214800). 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 Hazard with a population of 4,785. Other cities include, Vicco population 295 and Buckhorn population 129. See all Perry County cities & populated places.
Perry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard | 4,785 | City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States |
| Vicco | 295 | Human settlement in Perry County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Buckhorn | 129 | City in Kentucky, United States |
- 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
According to census records, the population of Perry County decreased by 12.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,712 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,698 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,295 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,982 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,554 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,373 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,197 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,586 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,208 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,758 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,456 | -1.19% | 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 , Pennsylvania county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 46,212 people.
- Perry County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 36,215 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.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
