Perry County, Arkansas
Perry County: county in Arkansas, United States
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Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,445 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,327 inhabitants. Its county seat is Perryville. The county was created 185 years ago in 1840.
County Snapshot
Perry County at a glance
Perry County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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PerryvillePopulation 1,441
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Quick Facts about Perry County
| Population | 10,327 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County |
| Area | 1452 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9474,-92.9315 |
| Named for | Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Capital | Perryville |
| Establishment | December 18, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:14:57 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perry County is located at 34°56'51"N 92°55'53"W (34.9473700, -92.9314700). It has 6 neighbors: Conway County, Faulkner County, Garland County, Pulaski County, Saline County and Yell County.
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The largest city of Perry County is Perryville with a population of 1,441. Other cities include, Bigelow population 347, Perry population 279, Adona population 203 and Houston population 171. See all Perry County cities & populated places.
Perry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Perryville | 1,441 | City in Perry County, Arkansas |
| Bigelow | 347 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
| Perry | 279 | Town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States |
| Adona | 203 | City in Perry County, Arkansas, United States |
| Houston | 171 | Town in Perry County, Arkansas, United States |
| Casa | 169 | Town of the United States |
| Fourche | 62 | Township in Perry County, Arkansas |
Official website of Perry County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Perry County decreased by 1.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,445 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,383 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,328 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,335 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,360 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,307 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,286 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,346 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,380 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,455 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,327 | -1.24% | estimation process |
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, 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.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |