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Perry County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Perry County has 20,160 residents, down 3.5% since 2020 (-1.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 342 households moved in and 396 moved out (-54 net), while a net $2.8M of income left. Median household income is $62,118, the median home $112,600 and median rent $728 a month.
In Illinois: 79th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 70th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 77th of 102 counties for median household income · 73rd of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Perry County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, IL | 67 | $2.4M |
| Randolph County, IL | 56 | $2.1M |
| Williamson County, IL | 28 | $1.6M |
| Franklin County, IL | 27 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Perry County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, IL | 55 | $2.2M |
| Randolph County, IL | 50 | $1.8M |
| Franklin County, IL | 36 | $1.6M |
| Washington County, IL | 26 | $1.6M |
| Williamson County, IL | 26 | $1.4M |
| St. Clair County, IL | 20 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.