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Perry County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Perry County has 19,093 residents, up 0.6% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 313 households moved in and 336 moved out (-23 net), bringing in a net $0.6M of income. Median household income is $62,981, the median home $188,200 and median rent $923 a month.
In Missouri: 76th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 82nd of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 42nd of 115 counties for median household income · 38th of 115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County, MO | 62 | $3.2M |
| Randolph County, IL | 30 | $1.8M |
| Ste. Genevieve County, MO | 21 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Perry County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau County, MO | 76 | $3.9M |
| Ste. Genevieve County, MO | 29 | $0.9M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 24 | $1.1M |
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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.