Perry County, Indiana
Perry County: county in Indiana, United States
About
Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,338 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,154 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tell City. The county was created 211 years ago in 1814.
County Snapshot
Perry County at a glance
Perry County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Indiana counties
92
Open related pagesLargest city
Tell CityPopulation 7,211
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Perry County
| Population | 19,154 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| Different from | Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County |
| Area | 1001 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.18% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.82% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0797,-86.6380 |
| Named for | Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Capital | Tell City |
| Establishment | September 07, 1814 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:35:05 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Perry County is located at 38°4'47"N 86°38'17"W (38.0796500, -86.6380300). It has 5 neighbors: Crawford County, Dubois County, Spencer County, Breckinridge County and Hancock County.
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The largest city of Perry County is Tell City with a population of 7,211. Other cities include, Uniontown population 2,471, Leopold population 777 and Troy population 403. See all Perry County cities & populated places.
Perry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tell City | 7,211 | County seat in Indiana |
| Uniontown | 2,471 | Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States |
| Cannelton | 1,473 | City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River |
| Leopold | 777 | Unincorporated community in Perry County, Indiana |
| Troy | 403 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation i...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Perry County
Official Website- Tell City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Perry County decreased by 0.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,338 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,423 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,371 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,417 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,334 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,310 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,978 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,978 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,077 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,169 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,154 | -0.08% | 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, 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.
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|---|---|---|
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