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	[[File: Perry County, Pennsylvania\|thumb]] [[File:A lake in Kennedy%27s Valley, Perry County PA.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:A lake in Kennedy%27s Valley, Perry County PA.jpg\|thumb]] [[File:A maple tree in Perry County, PA.jpg\|thumb]] {{Infobox settlement		{{Infobox settlement
	\| name = Perry County, Pennsylvania		\| name = Perry County, Pennsylvania
	\| settlement_type = County		\| settlement_type = County
	\| map_caption = ~~Location~~ in ~~the state of Pennsylvania~~		\| image_skyline = A_lake_in_Kennedy%27s_Valley,_Perry_County_PA.jpg
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|40.40\|-77.25\|type:adm2nd_region:US-PA\|display=inline,title}}		\| image_caption = A lake in Kennedy's Valley, Perry County
	\| ~~country~~ = United States		\| image_map = A_maple_tree_in_Perry_County,_PA.jpg
	\| ~~state~~ = Pennsylvania		\| map_caption = A maple tree in Perry County
	\| ~~founded~~ = March 22, 1820		\| coordinates = {{coord\|40.4\|-77.2\|type:adm2nd_region:US-PA\|display=inline,title}}
	\| seat ~~= [[New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania\|New Bloomfield]]~~		\| subdivision_type = Country
	\| ~~largest_city~~ = ~~[[Marysville, Pennsylvania\|Marysville]]~~		\| subdivision_name = United States
			\| subdivision_type1 = State
			\| subdivision_name1 = Pennsylvania
			\| established_title = Founded
			\| established_date = March 22, 1820
			\| seat_type = County seat
			\| seat = Bloomfield
	\| area_total_sq_mi = 556		\| area_total_sq_mi = 556
	\| area_land_sq_mi = 551		\| area_land_sq_mi = 551
	\| area_water_sq_mi = 5		\| area_water_sq_mi = 5
			\| population_total = 45,969
	\| population_as_of = 2020		\| population_as_of = 2020
	\| ~~population_total~~ = ~~46,139~~		\| population_density_sq_mi = auto
	}}		}}

	'''Perry County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Pennsylvania]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,~~139~~. The county seat is [[~~New~~ Bloomfield, Pennsylvania\|~~New~~ Bloomfield]]. ~~The county~~ was created on March 22, 1820, from part of [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania\|Cumberland County]] ~~and~~ was named after [[Oliver Hazard Perry]], a hero of the [[War of 1812]].		'''Perry County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Pennsylvania]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 45,969. The county seat is [[Bloomfield, Pennsylvania\|Bloomfield]]. Perry County is part of the [[Harrisburg–Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

			== History ==
			Perry County was created on March 22, 1820, from part of [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania\|Cumberland County]]. It was named after [[Oliver Hazard Perry]], a hero of the [[War of 1812]]. The county has a rich history, with many historic sites and buildings, including the [[Perry County Courthouse]] and the [[New Bloomfield Historic District]].

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	Perry County is ~~situated~~ in the ~~south-~~central part of Pennsylvania. It is ~~part of the [[Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The county is characterized~~ by ~~its rural landscape, with rolling hills and valleys. The [[Susquehanna River]] forms the eastern boundary of the county.~~		Perry County is located in the central part of Pennsylvania. It is bordered by [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania\|Juniata County]] to the north, [[Dauphin County, Pennsylvania\|Dauphin County]] to the east, [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania\|Cumberland County]] to the south, and [[Franklin County, Pennsylvania\|Franklin County]] to the west. The county has a total area of 556 square miles, of which 551 square miles is land and 5 square miles is water.

	~~=== Adjacent counties ===~~
	* [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania\|Juniata County]] (north)
	* [[Dauphin County, Pennsylvania\|Dauphin County]] (east)
	* [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania\|Cumberland County]] (south)
	* [[Franklin County, Pennsylvania\|Franklin County]] ~~(southwest)~~
	* [[Huntingdon County, ~~Pennsylvania\|Huntingdon County]] (west)~~

	=== ~~Major highways~~ ===		=== Natural Features ===
	* [[U.S. ~~Route 11]]~~		Perry County is known for its scenic landscapes, including rolling hills, forests, and waterways. The county is home to several state parks and natural areas, such as [[Little Buffalo State Park]] and [[Tuscarora State Forest]].
	* [[~~U.S. Route 15~~]]
	* [[~~Pennsylvania Route 34]]~~
	* [[Pennsylvania Route 274]]

	~~== History ==~~		[[File:A_lake_in_Kennedy%27s_Valley,_Perry_County_PA.jpg\|thumb\|A lake in Kennedy's Valley, Perry County]]
	~~Perry County was established in 1820~~, ~~carved out of Cumberland County~~. ~~It was named~~ in ~~honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard~~ Perry~~, a naval commander known for his role in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The county has a rich history of agriculture and small-scale industry, with many historic sites and buildings.~~

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	As of the 2020 census, Perry County had a population of 46,~~139~~. The population density was approximately 84 people per square mile. The ~~racial makeup of the~~ county ~~was~~ predominantly ~~White~~, with small ~~percentages~~ of ~~African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino residents~~.		As of the 2020 census, Perry County had a population of 45,969. The population density was approximately 83 people per square mile. The county is predominantly rural, with agriculture and small businesses forming the backbone of the local economy.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
	The economy of Perry County is ~~largely based on~~ agriculture, ~~with dairy farming being a significant component. Other industries include~~ manufacturing~~, retail trade~~, and services. The county's ~~rural nature~~ and ~~proximity to larger urban areas like [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania\|Harrisburg]] provide a balance of local employment opportunities~~ and ~~commuting options~~.		The economy of Perry County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services being the primary sectors. The county's agricultural products include dairy, poultry, and crops such as corn and soybeans.

	== Education ==		== Education ==
	Perry County is served by several ~~public~~ school districts, including [[West Perry School District]], [[Susquenita School District]], and [[Greenwood School District]]. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby ~~areas, such as~~ [[~~Penn State~~ Harrisburg~~]] and [[~~Harrisburg ~~Area Community College~~]].		Perry County is served by several school districts, including the [[West Perry School District]], [[Susquenita School District]], and [[Greenwood School District]]. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania\|Harrisburg]].

	== ~~Government and politics~~ ==		== Transportation ==
	Perry County is ~~governed by a board of commissioners~~. ~~The county has a history of leaning Republican in political elections~~. It is ~~part of Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district~~.		Perry County is accessible via several major highways, including [[U.S. Route 11]] and [[U.S. Route 15]]. Public transportation is limited, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for commuting.

	== Also see ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania]]		* [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania]]
	* [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania]]		* [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania]]
	* [[~~Susquehanna River~~]]		* [[Dauphin County, Pennsylvania]]
	* [[~~Oliver Hazard~~ Perry]]		* [[Franklin County, Pennsylvania]]
			* [[Harrisburg–Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area]]

			== References ==
			{{Reflist}}

			== External links ==
			* [http://www.perryco.org/ Perry County official website]

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[[File:Saville_PA_C_Bridge_2.JPG|thumb|Saville_PA_C_Bridge_2]] [[file:A_lake_in_Kennedy%27s_Valley,_Perry_County_PA.jpg|right|thumb|A_lake_in_Kennedy%27s_Valley,_Perry_County_PA]] [[file:A_maple_tree_in_Perry_County,_PA.jpg|right|thumb|A_maple_tree_in_Perry_County,_PA]] [[file:A_young_eastern_white_pine_(pinus_strobus)_tree_in_Pennsylvania.jpg|thumb|A_young_eastern_white_pine_(pinus_strobus)_tree_in_Pennsylvania]] [[file:A_hemlock_tree_in_Perry_County,_PA.jpg|thumb|A_hemlock_tree_in_Perry_County,_PA]] [[file:Shagbark_Hickory_bark_in_Perry_County,_PA.jpg|thumb|Shagbark_Hickory_bark_in_Perry_County,_PA]] [[file:Moss_in_Perry_County,_PA.jpg|thumb|Moss_in_Perry_County,_PA]] '''Perry County, Pennsylvania'''

[[Perry County, Pennsylvania]] is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Pennsylvania]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 45,842. The county seat is [[New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania|New Bloomfield]]. The county was created on March 22, 1820, and was named after [[Oliver Hazard Perry]], a hero of the [[War of 1812]].

== Geography ==
Perry County is part of the [[Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 556 square miles (1,440 km²), of which 551 square miles (1,430 km²) is land and 4.5 square miles (12 km²) (0.8%) is water.

=== Adjacent counties ===
* [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania|Juniata County]] (north)
* [[Northumberland County, Pennsylvania|Northumberland County]] (northeast)
* [[Dauphin County, Pennsylvania|Dauphin County]] (east)
* [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania|Cumberland County]] (south)
* [[Franklin County, Pennsylvania|Franklin County]] (southwest)
* [[Snyder County, Pennsylvania|Snyder County]] (northwest)

=== Major highways ===
* [[U.S. Route 11]]
* [[U.S. Route 15]]
* [[Pennsylvania Route 34]]
* [[Pennsylvania Route 74]]
* [[Pennsylvania Route 850]]
* [[Pennsylvania Route 849]]
* [[Pennsylvania Route 17]]

== Demographics ==
As of the census of 2020, there were 45,842 people, 18,941 households, and 13,123 families residing in the county. The population density was 83 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 20,625 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km²).

The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 1.3% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.

== Government and politics ==
Perry County is governed by a board of three county commissioners. The county is part of [[Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district]].

== Education ==
Perry County is served by several public school districts, including:
* [[Greenwood School District]]
* [[Newport School District]]
* [[Susquenita School District]]
* [[West Perry School District]]

The county also has several private and parochial schools, as well as a campus of the [[Harrisburg Area Community College]].

== Communities ==
=== Boroughs ===
* [[Blain, Pennsylvania|Blain]]
* [[Bloomfield, Pennsylvania|Bloomfield]]
* [[Duncannon, Pennsylvania|Duncannon]]
* [[Liverpool, Pennsylvania|Liverpool]]
* [[Marysville, Pennsylvania|Marysville]]
* [[Millerstown, Pennsylvania|Millerstown]]
* [[Newport, Pennsylvania|Newport]]

=== Townships ===
* [[Buffalo Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Buffalo Township]]
* [[Carroll Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Carroll Township]]
* [[Centre Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Centre Township]]
* [[Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Greenwood Township]]
* [[Howe Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Howe Township]]
* [[Jackson Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Jackson Township]]
* [[Juniata Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Juniata Township]]
* [[Liverpool Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Liverpool Township]]
* [[Miller Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Miller Township]]
* [[Northeast Madison Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Northeast Madison Township]]
* [[Oliver Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Oliver Township]]
* [[Penn Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Penn Township]]
* [[Rye Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Rye Township]]
* [[Saville Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Saville Township]]
* [[Southwest Madison Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Southwest Madison Township]]
* [[Spring Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Spring Township]]
* [[Toboyne Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Toboyne Township]]
* [[Tuscarora Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Tuscarora Township]]
* [[Tyrone Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Tyrone Township]]
* [[Watts Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Watts Township]]
* [[Wheatfield Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania|Wheatfield Township]]

=== Census-designated places ===
* [[Ickesburg, Pennsylvania|Ickesburg]]
* [[Landisburg, Pennsylvania|Landisburg]]
* [[Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania|Shermans Dale]]

== Notable people ==
* [[Oliver Hazard Perry]], the county's namesake, was a notable naval commander during the War of 1812.

== See also ==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Perry County, Pennsylvania]]
* [[List of counties in Pennsylvania]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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[[Category:Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan area]]

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