Perry County, Tennessee
Perry County: county in Tennessee, United States.
About
Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,915 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,099 inhabitants. Its county seat is Linden. The county was created 206 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Perry County
| Population | 8,099 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County |
| Area | 1095 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6426,-87.8590 |
| Named for | Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Capital | Linden |
| Establishment | November 14, 1819 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:36:37 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Perry County Tennessee Courthouse image
Geography
Perry County is located at 35°38'33"N 87°51'32"W (35.6426300, -87.8589700). It has 5 neighbors: Decatur County, Benton, Hickman County, Humphreys County and Wayne County.
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Perry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
84°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph N
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Linden
Demographics
The population of Perry County increased by 2.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,915 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,865 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,852 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,880 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,819 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,852 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,880 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,954 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,050 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,076 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,099 | 0.28% | estimation process |
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Other places with the same name (9)
- 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, 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.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |