Perry County, Indiana
County Courthouse 2219 Payne St
Tell City, IN 47586
Phone: (812) 547-3741
Fax: (812) 547-9782
www.perrycountyin.org
On the south-central border of IN; organized Sept 7, 1814 (prior to statehood) from Harrison and Warrick counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 386.34 (land 381.39; water 4.95). Pop per sq mi: 49.90.
Pop 2005: 19,032. State rank: 75. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 -1.10%. Pop 2000: 18,899 (White 97.10%; Black or African American 1.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 38.00.
Income 2000: per capita $16,673; median household $36,246; Pop below poverty level: 9.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,261-$24,189.
Unemployment 2004: 5.30%. Change from 2000: -0.70%. Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.80%.
Tell City, IN 47586
Phone: (812) 547-3741
Fax: (812) 547-9782
www.perrycountyin.org
On the south-central border of IN; organized Sept 7, 1814 (prior to statehood) from Harrison and Warrick counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 386.34 (land 381.39; water 4.95). Pop per sq mi: 49.90.
Pop 2005: 19,032. State rank: 75. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.70%; 1990-2000 -1.10%. Pop 2000: 18,899 (White 97.10%; Black or African American 1.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 38.00.
Income 2000: per capita $16,673; median household $36,246; Pop below poverty level: 9.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,261-$24,189.
Unemployment 2004: 5.30%. Change from 2000: -0.70%. Median travel time to work: 24.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Kentucky
PO Box 150
Hazard, KY 41702
Phone: (606) 436-4614
Fax: (606) 439-0557
In southeastern KY; established Nov 2, 1820 from Clay and Floyd counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 342.64 (land 342.15; water 0.49). Pop per sq mi: 86.10.
Pop 2005: 29,452. State rank: 37. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.20%; 1990-2000 -2.90%. Pop 2000: 29,390 (White 96.90%; Black or African American 1.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.50%; Other 0.50%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 36.30.
Income 2000: per capita $12,224; median household $22,089; Pop below poverty level: 29.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,006-$21,062.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 23.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 11.10%.
Hazard, KY 41702
Phone: (606) 436-4614
Fax: (606) 439-0557
In southeastern KY; established Nov 2, 1820 from Clay and Floyd counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 342.64 (land 342.15; water 0.49). Pop per sq mi: 86.10.
Pop 2005: 29,452. State rank: 37. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.20%; 1990-2000 -2.90%. Pop 2000: 29,390 (White 96.90%; Black or African American 1.60%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.50%; Other 0.50%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 36.30.
Income 2000: per capita $12,224; median household $22,089; Pop below poverty level: 29.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,006-$21,062.
Unemployment 2004: 7.60%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 23.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 11.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Tennessee
PO Box 16
Linden, TN 37096
Phone: (931) 589-2216
Fax: (931) 589-2215
www.perrycountytennessee.com
In west-central TN, east of Jackson; established Nov 14, 1821 from Hickman and Humphreys counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 422.90 (land 414.89; water 8.00). Pop per sq mi: 18.30.
Pop 2005: 7,574. State rank: 91. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.70%; 1990-2000 15.40%. Pop 2000: 7,631 (White 96.10%; Black or African American 1.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.80.
Income 2000: per capita $16,969; median household $28,061; Pop below poverty level: 15.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,665-$21,727.
Unemployment 2004: 6.70%. Change from 2000: -0.50%. Median travel time to work: 27.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 28.40%.
Linden, TN 37096
Phone: (931) 589-2216
Fax: (931) 589-2215
www.perrycountytennessee.com
In west-central TN, east of Jackson; established Nov 14, 1821 from Hickman and Humphreys counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 422.90 (land 414.89; water 8.00). Pop per sq mi: 18.30.
Pop 2005: 7,574. State rank: 91. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.70%; 1990-2000 15.40%. Pop 2000: 7,631 (White 96.10%; Black or African American 1.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 39.80.
Income 2000: per capita $16,969; median household $28,061; Pop below poverty level: 15.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,665-$21,727.
Unemployment 2004: 6.70%. Change from 2000: -0.50%. Median travel time to work: 27.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 28.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Alabama
PO Box 505
Marion, AL 36756
Phone: (334) 683-6106
In west-central AL, southeast of Tuscaloosa; organized Dec 13, 1819 from Tuscaloosa County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 724.08 (land 719.48; water 4.59). Pop per sq mi: 15.80.
Pop 2005: 11,371. State rank: 64. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.10%; 1990-2000 -7.00%. Pop 2000: 11,861 (White 30.70%; Black or African American 68.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.00%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 33.30.
Income 2000: per capita $10,948; median household $20,200; Pop below poverty level: 35.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $16,894-$18,389.
Unemployment 2004: 9.90%. Change from 2000: -3.70%. Median travel time to work: 33.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 49.20%.
Marion, AL 36756
Phone: (334) 683-6106
In west-central AL, southeast of Tuscaloosa; organized Dec 13, 1819 from Tuscaloosa County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 724.08 (land 719.48; water 4.59). Pop per sq mi: 15.80.
Pop 2005: 11,371. State rank: 64. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.10%; 1990-2000 -7.00%. Pop 2000: 11,861 (White 30.70%; Black or African American 68.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.00%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 33.30.
Income 2000: per capita $10,948; median household $20,200; Pop below poverty level: 35.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $16,894-$18,389.
Unemployment 2004: 9.90%. Change from 2000: -3.70%. Median travel time to work: 33.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 49.20%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Mississippi
PO Box 198
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8398
Fax: (601) 964-8746
In southeastern MS, southeast of Hattiesburg; organized Feb 3, 1820 from Greene County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 650.20 (land 647.18; water 3.02). Pop per sq mi: 18.80.
Pop 2005: 12,160. State rank: 67. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.20%; 1990-2000 11.70%. Pop 2000: 12,138 (White 75.70%; Black or African American 22.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 33.50.
Income 2000: per capita $12,837; median household $27,189; Pop below poverty level: 22.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $14,738-$16,786.
Unemployment 2004: 7.30%. Change from 2000: 0.50%. Median travel time to work: 36.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.70%.
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-8398
Fax: (601) 964-8746
In southeastern MS, southeast of Hattiesburg; organized Feb 3, 1820 from Greene County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 650.20 (land 647.18; water 3.02). Pop per sq mi: 18.80.
Pop 2005: 12,160. State rank: 67. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.20%; 1990-2000 11.70%. Pop 2000: 12,138 (White 75.70%; Black or African American 22.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.10%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 33.50.
Income 2000: per capita $12,837; median household $27,189; Pop below poverty level: 22.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $14,738-$16,786.
Unemployment 2004: 7.30%. Change from 2000: 0.50%. Median travel time to work: 36.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Pennsylvania
25 W Main St PO Box 37
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Phone: (717) 582-2131
Fax: (717) 582-5162
www.perryco.org
In south-central PA, northwest of Harrisburg; organized Mar 22, 1820 from Cumberland County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 555.77 (land 553.52; water 2.25). Pop per sq mi: 80.80.
Pop 2005: 44,728. State rank: 49. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 5.90%. Pop 2000: 43,602 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 37.50.
Income 2000: per capita $18,551; median household $41,909; Pop below poverty level: 7.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,507-$26,070.
Unemployment 2004: 5.00%. Change from 2000: 0.90%. Median travel time to work: 34.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 68.50%.
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Phone: (717) 582-2131
Fax: (717) 582-5162
www.perryco.org
In south-central PA, northwest of Harrisburg; organized Mar 22, 1820 from Cumberland County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 555.77 (land 553.52; water 2.25). Pop per sq mi: 80.80.
Pop 2005: 44,728. State rank: 49. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 5.90%. Pop 2000: 43,602 (White 98.10%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 37.50.
Income 2000: per capita $18,551; median household $41,909; Pop below poverty level: 7.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,507-$26,070.
Unemployment 2004: 5.00%. Change from 2000: 0.90%. Median travel time to work: 34.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 68.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Ohio
121 W Brown St PO Box 248
New Lexington, OH 43764
Phone: (740) 342-2045
Fax: (740) 342-5505
www.perrycountyohiocofc.com
In central OH, southeast of Columbus; organized Mar 1, 1818 from Washington, Fairfield, and Muskingum counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 412.59 (land 409.78; water 2.82). Pop per sq mi: 86.00.
Pop 2005: 35,246. State rank: 68. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.40%; 1990-2000 8.00%. Pop 2000: 34,078 (White 98.20%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 35.00.
Income 2000: per capita $15,674; median household $34,383; Pop below poverty level: 11.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,400-$19,569.
Unemployment 2004: 8.80%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 33.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 58.40%.
New Lexington, OH 43764
Phone: (740) 342-2045
Fax: (740) 342-5505
www.perrycountyohiocofc.com
In central OH, southeast of Columbus; organized Mar 1, 1818 from Washington, Fairfield, and Muskingum counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 412.59 (land 409.78; water 2.82). Pop per sq mi: 86.00.
Pop 2005: 35,246. State rank: 68. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.40%; 1990-2000 8.00%. Pop 2000: 34,078 (White 98.20%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 35.00.
Income 2000: per capita $15,674; median household $34,383; Pop below poverty level: 11.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,400-$19,569.
Unemployment 2004: 8.80%. Change from 2000: 1.60%. Median travel time to work: 33.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 58.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Arkansas
310 W Main St Suite 105
Perryville, AR 72126
Phone: (501) 889-5126
Fax: (501) 889-5759
In central AR, northwest of Little Rock; organized Dec 18, 1840 from Pulaski County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 560.47 (land 550.94; water 9.53). Pop per sq mi: 19.00.
Pop 2005: 10,468. State rank: 64. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.50%; 1990-2000 28.10%. Pop 2000: 10,209 (White 95.10%; Black or African American 1.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 38.00.
Income 2000: per capita $16,216; median household $31,083; Pop below poverty level: 14.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,214-$21,948.
Unemployment 2004: 5.70%. Change from 2000: -1.50%. Median travel time to work: 36.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 70.70%.
Perryville, AR 72126
Phone: (501) 889-5126
Fax: (501) 889-5759
In central AR, northwest of Little Rock; organized Dec 18, 1840 from Pulaski County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 560.47 (land 550.94; water 9.53). Pop per sq mi: 19.00.
Pop 2005: 10,468. State rank: 64. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.50%; 1990-2000 28.10%. Pop 2000: 10,209 (White 95.10%; Black or African American 1.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 38.00.
Income 2000: per capita $16,216; median household $31,083; Pop below poverty level: 14.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,214-$21,948.
Unemployment 2004: 5.70%. Change from 2000: -1.50%. Median travel time to work: 36.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 70.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Missouri
321 N Main St Suite 2
Perryville, MO 63775
Phone: (573) 547-4242
Fax: (573) 547-7367
www.perryvillemo.com/county/
On the southeastern border of MO, north of Cape Girardeau; organized Nov 16, 1820 (prior to statehood) from Sainte Genevieve County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer who won the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 484.28 (land 474.67; water 9.61). Pop per sq mi: 39.10.
Pop 2005: 18,571. State rank: 59. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.40%; 1990-2000 8.90%. Pop 2000: 18,132 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.60%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.80.
Income 2000: per capita $16,554; median household $36,632; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,299-$22,918.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 22.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 23.30%.
Perryville, MO 63775
Phone: (573) 547-4242
Fax: (573) 547-7367
www.perryvillemo.com/county/
On the southeastern border of MO, north of Cape Girardeau; organized Nov 16, 1820 (prior to statehood) from Sainte Genevieve County. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer who won the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 484.28 (land 474.67; water 9.61). Pop per sq mi: 39.10.
Pop 2005: 18,571. State rank: 59. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.40%; 1990-2000 8.90%. Pop 2000: 18,132 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.60%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.80.
Income 2000: per capita $16,554; median household $36,632; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,299-$22,918.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 22.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 23.30%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Perry County, Illinois
PO Box 438
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Phone: (618) 357-5116
Fax: (618) 357-3194
www.perrycountyil.org
In south-central IL north of Carbondale; organized Jan 29, 1827 from Randolph and Jackson counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 446.81 (land 440.96; water 5.85). Pop per sq mi: 51.70.
Pop 2005: 22,815. State rank: 53. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.20%; 1990-2000 7.90%. Pop 2000: 23,094 (White 89.00%; Black or African American 8.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 37.60.
Income 2000: per capita $15,935; median household $33,281; Pop below poverty level: 13.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,838-$19,334.
Unemployment 2004: 7.80%. Change from 2000: -1.00%. Median travel time to work: 23.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 40.50%.
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Phone: (618) 357-5116
Fax: (618) 357-3194
www.perrycountyil.org
In south-central IL north of Carbondale; organized Jan 29, 1827 from Randolph and Jackson counties. Name Origin: For Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819), U.S. naval officer during the War of 1812, famous for the message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."
Area (sq mi): 446.81 (land 440.96; water 5.85). Pop per sq mi: 51.70.
Pop 2005: 22,815. State rank: 53. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.20%; 1990-2000 7.90%. Pop 2000: 23,094 (White 89.00%; Black or African American 8.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 37.60.
Income 2000: per capita $15,935; median household $33,281; Pop below poverty level: 13.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,838-$19,334.
Unemployment 2004: 7.80%. Change from 2000: -1.00%. Median travel time to work: 23.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 40.50%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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