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Perry County, Pennsylvania had an estimated 46,816 residents on July 1, 2024, up 2.1 percent since the 2020 census base of 45,841, across 551 square miles. County output reached $1.36 bn in 2024, 789 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 20 7(a) approvals worth $8.4 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Perry County
How many people live in Perry County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202446,239
- Households18,299
- Average household size2.53
- Median household income$79,444
- Median age43.8
- Median gross rent$874 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$236,400
- Home value to household income3.0 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher20.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over33,452
- Population under 189,699
- Share under 1821.0 percent
- Population 65 and over9,476
- Share 65 and over20.5 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6427,064
- Civilian labor force23,098
- Unemployment rate3.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over63.2 percent
- Rank by population among Pennsylvania counties46th of 67
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1074th of 3,222
Perry County is the 46th largest of 67 Pennsylvania counties by population. A median home costs 3.0 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 21.0 percent against 20.5 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Perry County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202446,816
- Census 2020 base population45,841
- Population change since the 2020 census base2.13 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024449
- Births, 2024452
- Deaths, 2024425
- Natural change, 202427
- Net domestic migration, 2024273
- Net international migration, 2024152
- Total net migration, 2024425
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024764
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1136th of 3,144
The county has grown 2.13 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Perry County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,057
- People arriving, from those returns1,778
- Tax returns filed by households leaving932
- Net household movement125
- Adjusted gross income arriving$56.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$9.3 m
- Average income of an arriving household$52,999
- Average income of a leaving household$50,177
- Largest single originCumberland County (310 households)
- Largest single destinationCumberland County (287 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 310 | 529 | $16.9 m |
| Dauphin County | 228 | 356 | $11.1 m |
| York County | 65 | 128 | $3.7 m |
| Lancaster County | 62 | 116 | $3.3 m |
| Juniata County | 49 | 74 | $2.9 m |
| Lebanon County | 20 | 26 | $800,000 |
Households arriving report $2,822 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Cumberland County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Perry County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.36 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.29 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20245.6 percent
- GDP change over five years25.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Pennsylvania areas BEA publishes61st of 67
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1589th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$29,448
Output grew 5.6 percent in the latest year and 25.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Perry County
- Covered employment, annual average7,903
- Establishments reporting896
- Average annual pay$42,701
- Average weekly wage$821
- Retail trade, employment1,264
- Retail trade, average annual pay$27,746
- Transportation and warehousing, employment957
- Transportation and warehousing, average annual pay$26,448
- Health care and social assistance, employment952
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$49,813
- Construction, employment761
- Construction, average annual pay$61,263
- Manufacturing, employment433
- Other services, except public administration, employment306
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,264 | 117 | $27,746 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 957 | 34 | $26,448 |
| Health care and social assistance | 952 | 104 | $49,813 |
| Construction | 761 | 148 | $61,263 |
| Manufacturing | 433 | 48 | $46,187 |
| Other services, except public administration | 306 | 71 | $32,672 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 219 | 47 | $59,275 |
| Finance and insurance | 209 | 34 | $50,390 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,264 jobs, 16.0 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Perry County?
- Establishments, all industries789
- Employment at those establishments6,058
- Annual payroll$208.9 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents17.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Perry County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024107
- Declared construction value permitted$31.6 m
- Single family units authorized107
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$295,140
- Units authorized per 1,000 households5.8
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Perry County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded20
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$8.4 m
- Average 7(a) approval$419,000
- Median 7(a) approval$223,500
- 10th percentile approval$79,500
- 90th percentile approval$982,500
- Largest single approval$2,640,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)119
- Jobs per approval6.0
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active14
- Distinct industries receiving approvals17
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer25.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter15
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Most active lenderThe Juniata Valley Bank (3)
- 504 approvals recorded3
- 504 gross approval dollars$736,000
- Average 504 approval$245,333
- Median 504 approval$144,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval2.3
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved9.5
- Most active CDCSEDA-COG Local Development Corporation (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$9.1 m
The average approval of $419,000 sits well above the median of $223,500, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 25.0 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Perry County
Do SBA loans in Perry County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full1
- Charged off1
- Status: Exempt from disclosure12
- Status: Cancelled5
- Status: Charged off1
- Status: Paid in full1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Perry County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Newport, approvals8
- Marysville, approvals4
- Shermans Dale, approvals3
- Duncannon, approvals2
- Loysville, approvals2
- New Bloomfield, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 8 | $3,052,000 |
| Marysville | 4 | $659,000 |
| Shermans Dale | 3 | $1,354,000 |
| Duncannon | 2 | $2,790,000 |
| Loysville | 2 | $300,000 |
| New Bloomfield | 1 | $225,000 |
Newport accounts for 8 approvals against 4 in Marysville. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Perry County?
- Land area551 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Pennsylvania counties40th of 67
- Width, east to west39.9 mi
- Height, north to south29.7 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary4
- Residents per square mile of land84
- Establishments per square mile1.43
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Perry County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book29
- Of those, participating in the NFIP29
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 10
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Perry County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The EPA places Perry County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 10, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202446,239
- Households18,299
- Average household size2.53
- Median household income$79,444
- Median age43.8
Common questions
Perry County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Perry County, Pennsylvania?
The Census Bureau estimates 46,816 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 46,239, in 18,299 households, ranking 46th of 67 Pennsylvania counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Perry County's population growing?
The population has grown 2.13 percent since the 2020 census base of 45,841, to 46,816 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 452 births against 425 deaths, with net migration of 425. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Perry County?
$79,444. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $236,400, which is 3.0 times income, and median gross rent is $874 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Perry County?
789 establishments, employing 6,058 people with an annual payroll of $208.9 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Perry County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,264 jobs, 16.0 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 7,903 jobs at an average annual pay of $42,701, or $821 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Perry County?
20 7(a) approvals totaling $8.4 m since FY2020, across 14 lenders, with a median approval of $223,500, plus 3 504 approvals worth $736,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Perry County?
107 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $31.6 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Perry County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Perry County come from?
The largest single origin is Cumberland County, with 310 households. Arriving households report an average income of $52,999 against $50,177 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Perry County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Perry County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Perry.
11 Census places lie wholly or partly in Perry County. All 11 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | borough | 2,681 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Newport | borough | 1,621 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Duncannon | borough | 1,391 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Bloomfield | borough | 1,090 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Liverpool | borough | 850 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Millerstown | borough | 736 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Loysville | CDP | 587 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Ickesburg | CDP | 416 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Blain | borough | 278 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Landisburg | borough | 261 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| New Buffalo | borough | 48 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 4 of the county's 20 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Perry County, the largest being Shermans Dale (3), New Bloomfield (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.