Perry, IA

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Perry Overview

7,875
TOTAL POPULATION
3,962
MALE POPULATION
3,913
FEMALE POPULATION
101.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.76
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,303
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,029
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,276
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,364
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Perry Zip Codes

Perry Area Codes

Race in Perry

The most populous races in Perry are White / Caucasian (6,014 | 76.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2,454 | 31.2%), and Two or more Races (733 | 9.3%).
Race in Perry
Race# Population% Population
Asian240.3%
Black / African American3023.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific50.1%
Hispanic or Latino2,45431.2%
Native / Alaskan1161.5%
White / Caucasian6,01476.4%
Two or more Races7339.3%
Some other Race6818.6%
Total7,875100.0%

Ancestry in Perry

The most populous ancestries reported in Perry are Mexican (2,195 | 27.9%), German (1,641 | 20.8%), English (916 | 11.6%), Irish (804 | 10.2%), and Italian (383 | 4.9%), together accounting for 75.4% of all Perry residents.
Ancestry in Perry
Ancestry# Population% Population
African50.1%
American2843.6%
Arab120.2%
Austrian70.1%
Brazilian170.2%
Canadian110.1%
Central American2132.7%
Czech290.4%
Czechoslovakian80.1%
Danish891.1%
Dutch1962.5%
Egyptian120.2%
English91611.6%
European871.1%
French1351.7%
French Canadian190.2%
German1,64120.8%
Greek70.1%
Guatemalan500.6%
Irish80410.2%
Italian3834.9%
Korean190.2%
Malaysian660.8%
Mexican2,19527.9%
Mexican American Indian1111.4%
Native Hawaiian430.5%
Northern European210.3%
Norwegian791.0%
Polish300.4%
Salvadoran1632.1%
Scotch-Irish791.0%
Scottish1792.3%
Slovak210.3%
South American350.4%
Spanish110.1%
Subsaharan African1622.1%
Sudanese230.3%
Swedish1091.4%
Swiss140.2%
Thai500.6%
Venezuelan350.4%
Welsh871.1%
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Immigrants in Perry

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Perry came from Latin America (1,232 | 15.6%), Central America (1,206 | 15.3%), Mexico (780 | 9.9%), El Salvador (393 | 5.0%), and Africa (198 | 2.5%), together accounting for 48.3% of all Perry residents.
Immigrants in Perry
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1982.5%
Asia340.4%
Brazil10.0%
Canada90.1%
Caribbean140.2%
Central America1,20615.3%
Eastern Africa1572.0%
Egypt120.2%
El Salvador3935.0%
Europe110.1%
Germany110.1%
Guatemala330.4%
Latin America1,23215.6%
Mexico7809.9%
Northern Africa350.4%
Philippines100.1%
South Africa60.1%
South America120.2%
South Eastern Asia100.1%
Sudan230.3%
Trinidad and Tobago140.2%
Venezuela110.1%
Western Asia240.3%
Western Europe110.1%
Yemen240.3%
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Sex and Age in Perry

Sex and Age in Perry

The most populous age groups in Perry are 25 to 29 Years (459 | 11.6%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (387 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Perry
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years232 (5.9%)275 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Years153 (3.9%)242 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years233 (5.9%)314 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Years276 (7.0%)272 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years302 (7.6%)251 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years459 (11.6%)198 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years204 (5.1%)123 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years184 (4.6%)176 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years420 (10.6%)387 (9.9%)
45 to 49 Years289 (7.3%)245 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years179 (4.5%)136 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years171 (4.3%)331 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years270 (6.8%)161 (4.1%)
65 to 69 Years187 (4.7%)261 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years201 (5.1%)163 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years47 (1.2%)95 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years88 (2.2%)84 (2.1%)
85 Years and over67 (1.7%)199 (5.1%)
Total3,962 (100.0%)3,913 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Perry

Median Family Size in Perry

The median family size in Perry is 3.22 persons per family, with single male/father families (263 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.68 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,196 | 66.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Perry
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,196 (66.0%)3.05
Single Male/Father263 (14.5%)3.68
Single Female/Mother352 (19.4%)3.47
Total Families1,811 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Perry

The median household size in Perry is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (352 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.95 persons per household. non-family households (1,377 | 43.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Perry
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,196 (37.5%)3.05
Single Male/Father263 (8.3%)3.78
Single Female/Mother352 (11.0%)3.95
Non-family1,377 (43.2%)1.21
Total Households3,188 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Perry

Out of a total of 3,188 households in Perry, 1,811 (56.8%) are family households, while 1,377 (43.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 662, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,137.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Perry
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,137 (35.7%)
2-Person Households662 (20.8%)221 (6.9%)
3-Person Households450 (14.1%)19 (0.6%)
4-Person Households283 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households249 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households148 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,811 (56.8%)1,377 (43.2%)

Female Fertility in Perry

Fertility by Age in Perry

Average fertility rate in Perry is 173.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 400.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Perry
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years229 (80.1%)400.0
35 to 50 years57 (19.9%)71.0
Total286 (100.0%)173.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perry

74.1% of women with births (286) in Perry are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perry
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years155 (67.7%)74 (32.3%)
35 to 50 years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (74.1%)74 (25.9%)

Fertility by Education in Perry

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Perry
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School57 (19.9%)131.0
High School Diploma159 (55.6%)405.0
College or Associate's Degree29 (10.1%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree41 (14.3%)275.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total286 (100.0%)173.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perry

25.9% of women with births in Perry are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 85.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perry
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma120 (75.5%)39 (24.5%)
College or Associate's Degree29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total212 (74.1%)74 (25.9%)

Income in Perry

Income Overview in Perry

Per Capita Income in Perry is $31,303, while median incomes of families and households are $70,029 and $57,276 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,875$31,303
Median Family Income1,811$70,029
Mean Family Income1,811$87,572
Median Household Income3,188$57,276
Mean Household Income3,188$72,774
Income Deficit1,811$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,87518.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,87581.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,8750.43

Earnings by Sex in Perry

Average Earnings in Perry are $33,548, $36,141 for men and $29,457 for women, a difference of 18.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Perry
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,477 (57.1%)$36,141
Female1,864 (42.9%)$29,457
Total4,341 (100.0%)$33,548

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perry

The most common earnings brackets in Perry are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (313 | 12.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (293 | 15.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perry
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less218 (8.8%)36 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49936 (1.5%)123 (6.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999124 (5.0%)85 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49931 (1.3%)137 (7.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (0.9%)38 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49957 (2.3%)9 (0.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99930 (1.2%)20 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499130 (5.2%)107 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99928 (1.1%)127 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999237 (9.6%)293 (15.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999237 (9.6%)142 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999225 (9.1%)112 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999129 (5.2%)181 (9.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999159 (6.4%)92 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999313 (12.6%)101 (5.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999141 (5.7%)45 (2.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999143 (5.8%)69 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999131 (5.3%)143 (7.7%)
$100,000+71 (2.9%)4 (0.2%)
Total2,477 (100.0%)1,864 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perry

Average earnings in Perry are $41,904 for men and $33,452 for women, a difference of 20.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,461, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,987. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,039, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,220.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perry
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,987$29,220
High School Diploma$37,226$31,473
College or Associate's Degree$44,592$34,694
Bachelor's Degree$65,461$47,891
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,904$33,452

Family Income in Perry

Family Income Brackets in Perry

According to the Perry family income data, there are 520 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Perry
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000251.4%
$10,000 to $14,99990.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991799.9%
$25,000 to $34,999633.5%
$35,000 to $49,99923513.0%
$50,000 to $74,99952028.7%
$75,000 to $99,99927915.4%
$100,000 to $149,99936019.9%
$150,000 to $199,999382.1%
$200,000+1015.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perry

5-person families (238 | 13.1%) account for the highest median family income in Perry with $78,375 per family, while 2-person families (744 | 41.1%) have the highest median income of $38,380 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perry
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families744 (41.1%)$76,759
3-Person Families379 (20.9%)$52,011
4-Person Families314 (17.3%)$45,926
5-Person Families238 (13.1%)$78,375
6-Person Families117 (6.5%)$0
7+ Person Families19 (1.1%)$0
Total1,811 (100.0%)$70,029

Family Income by Number of Earners in Perry

The median family income in Perry is $70,029, with families comprising 3+ earners (242) having the highest median family income of $125,246, while families with 1 earner (455) have the lowest median family income of $42,470, accounting for 13.4% and 25.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Perry
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners262 (14.5%)$68,452
1 Earner455 (25.1%)$42,470
2 Earners852 (47.0%)$71,731
3+ Earners242 (13.4%)$125,246
Total1,811 (100.0%)$70,029

Household Income in Perry

Household Income Brackets in Perry

With 838 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Perry, accounting for 26.3% of all households. In contrast, only 38 households (1.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Perry
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000571.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992076.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993039.5%
$25,000 to $34,99936011.3%
$35,000 to $49,99939812.5%
$50,000 to $74,99983826.3%
$75,000 to $99,99949415.5%
$100,000 to $149,99937911.9%
$150,000 to $199,999381.2%
$200,000+1153.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Perry

The median household income in Perry is $57,276, with the highest median household income of $70,682 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 252 households (7.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,673, with 916 households (28.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Perry
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years252 (7.9%)$70,682
25 to 44 Years916 (28.7%)$51,673
45 to 64 Years1,108 (34.8%)$65,670
65+ Years912 (28.6%)$60,223
Total3,188 (100.0%)$57,276

Poverty in Perry

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry

With 16.1% poverty level for males and 11.7% for females among the residents of Perry, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 70 males (100.0%) and 97 females (29.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (3.3%)75 (27.3%)
5 Years70 (100.0%)9 (20.9%)
6 to 11 Years41 (18.4%)14 (4.6%)
12 to 14 Years31 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years3 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years70 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years52 (12.2%)97 (29.5%)
25 to 34 Years79 (11.9%)31 (9.7%)
35 to 44 Years110 (18.3%)58 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years63 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years89 (20.7%)61 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (2.4%)56 (13.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (14.6%)
Total624 (16.1%)448 (11.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry

According to the poverty statistics in Perry, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years208 (96.7%)200 (72.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)34 (79.1%)
6 to 11 Years182 (81.6%)293 (95.4%)
12 to 14 Years62 (66.7%)206 (100.0%)
15 Years27 (90.0%)89 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years51 (42.1%)105 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years375 (87.8%)232 (70.5%)
25 to 34 Years584 (88.1%)290 (90.3%)
35 to 44 Years492 (81.7%)505 (89.7%)
45 to 54 Years405 (86.5%)381 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years340 (79.2%)417 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years370 (97.6%)361 (86.6%)
75 Years and over159 (100.0%)274 (85.4%)
Total3,255 (83.9%)3,387 (88.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perry

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Perry show that 10.4% or 125 of the total 1,196 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 22.5%, comprising of 75 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 23 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perry
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children698 (96.8%)23 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children259 (77.5%)75 (22.5%)
3 or 4 Children114 (80.8%)27 (19.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,071 (89.5%)125 (10.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perry

According to the poverty data in Perry, 16.7% or 44 single-father households and 6.8% or 24 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (44.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (16.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perry
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children38 (44.2%)5 (2.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (16.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (16.7%)24 (6.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Perry

The poverty data for Perry shows that 125 of the married-couple family households (10.4%) and 68 of the single-parent households (11.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (22.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (16.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Perry
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children23 (3.2%)6 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children75 (22.5%)43 (16.2%)
3 or 4 Children27 (19.2%)19 (13.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (10.4%)68 (11.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Perry

Employment by Class of Employer in Perry

Among the 3,878 employed individuals in Perry, private company employees (2,535 | 65.4%), not-for-profit organizations (339 | 8.7%), and local government employees (287 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Perry
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,53565.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1173.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1894.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3398.7%
Local Government Employees2877.4%
State Government Employees1794.6%
Federal Government Employees1674.3%
Unpaid Family Workers651.7%
Total3,878100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Perry

According to the labor force statistics for Perry, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,307), 69.2% or 4,364 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 415 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 98.6% or 648 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.2% or 106 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Perry
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years293 (68.3%)106 (36.2%)
20 to 24 Years453 (81.9%)19 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years648 (98.6%)24 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years298 (91.1%)10 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years881 (75.5%)220 (25.0%)
45 to 54 Years767 (90.3%)25 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years396 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years300 (69.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years331 (40.8%)9 (2.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,364 (69.2%)415 (9.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perry

According to labor force statistics for Perry, 83.7% of individuals (3,292) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,933) are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 280 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.7% or 340 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.4% or 148 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perry
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School643 (89.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,197 (80.5%)184 (12.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,109 (82.0%)160 (11.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher340 (90.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,292 (83.7%)334 (8.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Perry

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perry are Community & Social Service (534 | 13.5%), Education Instruction & Library (339 | 8.6%), Management (260 | 6.6%), Business & Financial (164 | 4.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (163 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Perry

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perry, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (78.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (72.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (65.2%), and Health Technologists (63.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Perry
OccupationMaleFemale
Management137 (52.7%)123 (47.3%)
Business & Financial106 (64.6%)58 (35.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science43 (74.1%)15 (25.9%)
Computers & Mathematics26 (78.8%)7 (21.2%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
Community & Social Service 232 (43.4%)302 (56.6%)
Education, Arts & Media107 (65.6%)56 (34.4%)
Legal Services & Support19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library93 (27.4%)246 (72.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating41 (34.7%)77 (65.2%)
Health Technologists33 (36.7%)57 (63.3%)
Total (Category)559 (49.3%)575 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)2,249 (56.9%)1,705 (43.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Perry are Food Preparation & Serving (231 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (177 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (144 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (86 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.2%).
Services Occupations in Perry

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Perry, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (86.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Perry
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support24 (13.6%)153 (86.4%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving107 (46.3%)124 (53.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance83 (57.6%)61 (42.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
Total (Category)220 (34.2%)424 (65.8%)
Total (Overall)2,249 (56.9%)1,705 (43.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Perry are Office & Administration (344 | 8.7%), and Sales & Related (140 | 3.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Perry

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Perry
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related96 (68.6%)44 (31.4%)
Office & Administration48 (14.0%)296 (86.1%)
Total (Category)144 (29.7%)340 (70.3%)
Total (Overall)2,249 (56.9%)1,705 (43.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Perry are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (345 | 8.7%), Construction & Extraction (223 | 5.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Perry

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Perry
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
Construction & Extraction223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair295 (85.5%)50 (14.5%)
Total (Category)531 (90.5%)56 (9.5%)
Total (Overall)2,249 (56.9%)1,705 (43.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Perry are Production (746 | 18.9%), Material Moving (213 | 5.4%), and Transportation (146 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Perry

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Perry
OccupationMaleFemale
Production478 (64.1%)268 (35.9%)
Transportation137 (93.8%)9 (6.2%)
Material Moving180 (84.5%)33 (15.5%)
Total (Category)795 (72.0%)310 (28.1%)
Total (Overall)2,249 (56.9%)1,705 (43.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Perry

Employment Industries in Perry

The major employment industries in Perry include Manufacturing (1,029 | 26.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (661 | 16.7%), Educational Services (390 | 9.9%), Retail Trade (362 | 9.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (283 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Perry

Employment Industries by Sex in Perry

The Perry industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Public Administration (86.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Perry
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting42 (44.2%)53 (55.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing637 (61.9%)392 (38.1%)
Wholesale Trade91 (61.5%)57 (38.5%)
Retail Trade288 (79.6%)74 (20.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing203 (79.6%)52 (20.4%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance29 (23.8%)93 (76.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific60 (90.9%)6 (9.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support82 (85.4%)14 (14.6%)
Educational Services154 (39.5%)236 (60.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance160 (24.2%)501 (75.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services159 (56.2%)124 (43.8%)
Public Administration6 (13.6%)38 (86.4%)
Total2,249 (56.9%)1,705 (43.1%)

Education in Perry

School Enrollment in Perry

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,706 students in Perry are high school (497 | 29.1%), middle school (385 | 22.6%), and elementary school (321 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Perry
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool20211.8%
Kindergarten794.6%
Elementary School32118.8%
Middle School38522.6%
High School49729.1%
College / Undergraduate22213.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total1,706100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perry

Out of a total of 1,706 students who are enrolled in schools in Perry, 125 (7.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,581 (92.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 41 (42.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 345 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perry
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds56 (57.7%)41 (42.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old359 (90.9%)36 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds509 (93.2%)37 (6.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds345 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (69.7%)10 (30.3%)
35 Years and over131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,581 (92.7%)125 (7.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perry

Education (168 | 22.8%), business (123 | 16.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (80 | 10.8%), literature & languages (78 | 10.6%), and social sciences (63 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 737 individuals in Perry who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perry
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics50.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8010.8%
Physical & Health Sciences30.4%
Psychology344.6%
Social Sciences638.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies121.6%
Science & Technology405.4%
Business12316.7%
Education16822.8%
Literature & Languages7810.6%
Liberal Arts & History324.3%
Visual & Performing Arts91.2%
Communications314.2%
Arts & Humanities598.0%
Total737100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Perry

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perry

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Perry are males with 2 vehicles (758, accounting for 33.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (705, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perry
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle55 (2.5%)22 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle433 (19.3%)387 (23.8%)
2 Vehicles758 (33.8%)705 (43.3%)
3 Vehicles601 (26.8%)277 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles230 (10.3%)119 (7.3%)
5 or more Vehicles164 (7.3%)117 (7.2%)
Total2,241 (100.0%)1,627 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Perry

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Perry are 5 to 9 minutes (820 commuters, 23.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (661 commuters, 18.8%), and 45 to 59 minutes (449 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Perry
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1424.0%
5 to 9 Minutes82023.3%
10 to 14 Minutes66118.8%
15 to 19 Minutes1012.9%
20 to 24 Minutes44212.6%
25 to 29 Minutes2386.8%
30 to 34 Minutes2717.7%
35 to 39 Minutes852.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2316.6%
45 to 59 Minutes44912.8%
60 to 89 Minutes451.3%
90 or more Minutes351.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Perry

The most common commute times in Perry are 10 to 14 minutes (408 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (460 commuters, 32.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Perry
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes85 (4.1%)57 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes360 (17.2%)460 (32.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes408 (19.5%)253 (17.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes48 (2.3%)53 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes304 (14.5%)138 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes203 (9.7%)35 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes183 (8.7%)88 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (0.7%)70 (4.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes177 (8.4%)54 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes267 (12.7%)182 (12.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes31 (1.5%)14 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes16 (0.8%)19 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perry

The most frequent times of departure to work in Perry are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (348, 16.6%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (256, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perry
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM80 (3.8%)10 (0.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM152 (7.2%)93 (6.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM252 (12.0%)235 (16.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM65 (3.1%)125 (8.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM274 (13.1%)106 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM299 (14.3%)84 (5.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM115 (5.5%)159 (11.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46 (2.2%)64 (4.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM53 (2.5%)55 (3.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM71 (3.4%)80 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM162 (7.7%)57 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM12 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM168 (8.0%)256 (18.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM348 (16.6%)99 (7.0%)
Total2,097 (100.0%)1,423 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Perry

Occupancy by Ownership in Perry

Of the total 3,188 dwellings in Perry, owner-occupied units account for 1,925 (60.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,263 (39.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Perry
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,92560.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,26339.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,188100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Perry

Occupancy by Household Size in Perry
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,13735.7%
2-Person Household88327.7%
3-Person Household46914.7%
4+ Person Household69921.9%
Total Housing Units3,188100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perry

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perry
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household563 (49.5%)574 (50.5%)
2-Person Household683 (77.3%)200 (22.7%)
3-Person Household232 (49.5%)237 (50.5%)
4+ Person Household447 (63.9%)252 (36.0%)
Total Housing Units1,925 (60.4%)1,263 (39.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perry

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perry
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School297 (66.4%)150 (33.6%)
High School Diploma576 (52.2%)527 (47.8%)
College/Associate Degree775 (64.2%)433 (35.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher277 (64.4%)153 (35.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perry

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perry
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years73523.1%
35 to 44 Years43313.6%
45 to 54 Years51716.2%
55 to 64 Years59118.5%
65 to 74 Years57618.1%
75 to 84 Years1895.9%
85 Years and Over1474.6%
Total3,188100.0%

Housing Finances in Perry

Median Income by Occupancy in Perry

Median Income by Occupancy in Perry
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,925 (60.4%)$70,854
Renter-Occupied1,263 (39.6%)$37,178
Average3,188 (100.0%)$57,276

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perry

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perry
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001 (0.1%)21 (1.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (0.5%)24 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99986 (4.5%)120 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99941 (2.1%)79 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99938 (2.0%)145 (11.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999203 (10.5%)158 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999151 (7.8%)249 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999578 (30.0%)259 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999347 (18.0%)147 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999330 (17.1%)48 (3.8%)
$150,000 or more140 (7.3%)13 (1.0%)
Total1,925 (100.0%)1,263 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perry

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perry
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300200 (10.4%)81 (6.4%)
$300 to $499341 (17.7%)39 (3.1%)
$500 to $799497 (25.8%)323 (25.6%)
$800 to $999329 (17.1%)340 (26.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499407 (21.1%)318 (25.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999104 (5.4%)8 (0.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49947 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)12 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,925 (100.0%)1,263 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Perry

Housing Structures in Perry

Housing Structures in Perry
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,46277.2%
Single Unit, Attached1865.8%
2 Unit Apartments973.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1324.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments652.0%
10 or more Apartments1855.8%
Mobile Home / Other611.9%
Total3,188100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perry

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perry
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,853 (75.3%)609 (24.7%)
Single Unit, Attached72 (38.7%)114 (61.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)132 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)185 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Total1,925 (60.4%)1,263 (39.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perry

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perry
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room12 (0.6%)10 (0.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms48 (2.5%)212 (16.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms731 (38.0%)681 (53.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms560 (29.1%)211 (16.7%)
8 or more Rooms574 (29.8%)149 (11.8%)
Total1,925 (100.0%)1,263 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perry

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perry
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,819 (94.5%)759 (60.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity99 (5.1%)490 (38.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)6 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)8 (0.6%)
Total1,925 (100.0%)1,263 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Perry

Household Vehicle Usage in Perry
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle123 (6.4%)111 (8.8%)
1 Vehicle416 (21.6%)672 (53.2%)
2 Vehicles772 (40.1%)310 (24.5%)
3 or more Vehicles614 (31.9%)170 (13.5%)
Total1,925 (100.0%)1,263 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Perry

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Perry

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units928997
Median Property Value$91,800$126,500
Median Household Income$55,481$101
Monthly Housing Costs$451$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,496$33

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perry

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perry
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000148 (16.0%)12 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999372 (40.1%)293 (29.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999364 (39.2%)679 (68.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (1.1%)13 (1.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99910 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99924 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total928 (100.0%)997 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perry

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perry
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (1.1%)7 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999112 (12.1%)1 (0.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999174 (18.8%)53 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99965 (7.0%)29 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999293 (31.6%)86 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999146 (15.7%)285 (28.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99989 (9.6%)201 (20.2%)
$150,000 or more39 (4.2%)241 (24.2%)
Total928 (100.0%)997 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perry

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perry
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x579 (62.4%)78,105 (7,834.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x162 (17.5%)699 (70.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (2.9%)194 (19.5%)
4.0x or more160 (17.2%)45 (4.5%)
Total928 (100.0%)997 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perry

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perry
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80095 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499357 (38.5%)55 (5.5%)
$800 to $1,499448 (48.3%)163 (16.4%)
Total928 (100.0%)997 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Perry

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years603 (97.3%)17 (2.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,184 (97.5%)30 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years750 (92.9%)57 (7.1%)
26 to 34 Years809 (90.6%)84 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,012 (86.9%)153 (13.1%)
45 to 54 Years849 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years852 (93.9%)55 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years796 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older480 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,335 (94.9%)396 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perry

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perry
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born603 (97.3%)17 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,184 (97.5%)30 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen750 (92.9%)57 (7.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perry

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perry
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000856 (94.1%)54 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,420 (92.5%)115 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,005 (93.8%)132 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,237 (99.1%)11 (0.9%)
$100,000 and over1,781 (95.7%)81 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6308 (49.7%)374 (60.3%)
6 to 18 Years721 (59.4%)654 (53.9%)
19 to 25 Years114 (14.1%)671 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years127 (14.2%)720 (80.6%)
35 to 44 Years354 (30.4%)721 (61.9%)
45 to 54 Years166 (19.6%)719 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years265 (29.2%)647 (71.3%)
65 to 74 Years766 (96.2%)482 (60.6%)
75 Years and over480 (100.0%)400 (83.3%)
Total3,301 (42.7%)5,388 (69.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perry

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perry
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years58 (5.3%)8 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years145 (9.7%)158 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years110 (29.0%)139 (33.3%)
75 Years and over93 (58.5%)214 (66.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Perry

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Perry: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (2.2%)9 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years36 (9.5%)46 (11.0%)
75 Years and over75 (47.2%)52 (16.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Perry: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (2.2%)10 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years8 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Perry: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years46 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years42 (3.8%)8 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years71 (4.7%)39 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years28 (7.4%)12 (2.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)19 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Perry: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years75 (5.0%)100 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years58 (15.3%)93 (22.3%)
75 Years and over71 (44.7%)163 (50.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Perry: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years63 (4.2%)40 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (6.3%)28 (8.7%)

Technology Access in Perry

Computing Device Access in Perry

Computing Device Access in Perry
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,09065.6%
Smartphone2,68384.2%
Tablet1,73454.4%
No Computing Device2337.3%
Total3,188100.0%

Internet Access in Perry

Internet Access in Perry
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,92660.4%
Cellular Data Only61119.2%
Satellite Internet2818.8%
No Internet46814.7%
Total3,188100.0%

Perry Summary

Perry, Iowa is a small city located in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. It is situated along the Des Moines River, approximately 30 miles northwest of Des Moines. The city has a population of 7,702 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Dallas County.

History

Perry was founded in 1854 by settlers from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. The city was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. The city was incorporated in 1876 and has since grown to become the largest city in Dallas County.

Geography

Perry is located at 41°45'25" North, 94°10'25" West (41.756944, -94.173611). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles, all of it land.

Economy

Perry is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is also home to a number of agricultural businesses, including grain elevators, feed mills, and livestock operations.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Perry Community School District, Perry High School, and Perry Elementary School.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 7,702 people, 3,072 households, and 1,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,478.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. Males had a median income of $37,945 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Perry is a small city with a rich history and a diverse economy. It is home to a variety of businesses, educational institutions, and agricultural operations. The city has a population of 7,702 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Dallas County.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Perry?
Total Population of Perry is 7,875.
What is the Total Male Population of Perry?
Total Male Population of Perry is 3,962.
What is the Total Female Population of Perry?
Total Female Population of Perry is 3,913.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Perry?
There are 101.25 Males per 100 Females in Perry.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Perry?
There are 98.76 Females per 100 Males in Perry.
What is the Median Population Age in Perry?
Median Population Age in Perry is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Perry
Average Family Size in Perry is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Perry
Average Household Size in Perry is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Perry?
Per Capita income in Perry is $31,303.
What is the Median Family Income in Perry?
Median Family Income in Perry is $70,029.
What is the Median Household income in Perry?
Median Household Income in Perry is $57,276.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Perry?
Income or Wage Gap in Perry is 18.5%.
Women in Perry earn 81.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Perry?
Inequality or Gini Index in Perry is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Perry?
There are 4,364 People in the Labor Forcein in Perry.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Perry?
69.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Perry.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Perry?
Unemployment Rate in Perry is 9.5%.