The Town FilesPerry County, Mississippi
11,449 people. The median home is worth $124,000 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $49,634.
Towns in Perry County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton | 920 | $149,300 | $35,057 | 44.5 |
| Beaumont | 669 | $259,100 | $80,224 | 42.7 |
| New Augusta | 554 | $84,700 | $26,620 | 43.4 |
People and housing
| Perry County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,000 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $755 | $820 |
| Median household income | $49,634 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,098 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,298 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 197 storm events in Perry County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Perry County has been included in 33 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).