Perry County is lying in the state of Mississippi. With an area of 650 square miles, Perry County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the bottom with 1,213 inhabitants. Perry County's population density of rural makes it one of the most primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Richton, with a population of 7,180.

Perry County is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Perry County residents is $28,472, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Mississippi. As a reflection this, the average house price in Perry County is $45,407, well below the state average of $66,412.    Continued below...