Perry, GA
Perry Map
Perry Overview
21,279
TOTAL POPULATION
10,135
MALE POPULATION
11,144
FEMALE POPULATION
90.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,278
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,156
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,507
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,503
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Perry Zip Codes
Perry Area Codes
Race in Perry
The most populous races in Perry are White / Caucasian (12,481 | 58.7%), Black / African American (6,548 | 30.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,567 | 7.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 533 | 2.5% |
| Black / African American | 6,548 | 30.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,567 | 7.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 135 | 0.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 12,481 | 58.7% |
| Two or more Races | 1,266 | 5.9% |
| Some other Race | 316 | 1.5% |
| Total | 21,279 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Perry
The most populous ancestries reported in Perry are American (2,409 | 11.3%), German (1,416 | 6.7%), Irish (1,398 | 6.6%), English (1,353 | 6.4%), and Mexican (616 | 2.9%), together accounting for 33.8% of all Perry residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 58 | 0.3% |
| American | 2,409 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 48 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 74 | 0.4% |
| British | 13 | 0.1% |
| Bulgarian | 39 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 155 | 0.7% |
| Central American | 165 | 0.8% |
| Cherokee | 24 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 52 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 133 | 0.6% |
| Czech | 7 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 6 | 0.0% |
| Dominican | 16 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.2% |
| Eastern European | 19 | 0.1% |
| English | 1,353 | 6.4% |
| European | 264 | 1.2% |
| French | 300 | 1.4% |
| German | 1,416 | 6.7% |
| Greek | 83 | 0.4% |
| Haitian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 138 | 0.6% |
| Indian (Asian) | 291 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1,398 | 6.6% |
| Italian | 565 | 2.7% |
| Jamaican | 375 | 1.8% |
| Kenyan | 43 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 102 | 0.5% |
| Latvian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 10 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 616 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 16 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 28 | 0.1% |
| Panamanian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 14 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 211 | 1.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 241 | 1.1% |
| Russian | 38 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 19 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 175 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 280 | 1.3% |
| South American | 41 | 0.2% |
| Spaniard | 21 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 20 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 33 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 113 | 0.5% |
| Swedish | 168 | 0.8% |
| Thai | 52 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 33 | 0.2% |
| Venezuelan | 41 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 64 | 0.3% | View All 55 Rows |
Immigrants in Perry
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Perry came from Latin America (812 | 3.8%), Asia (544 | 2.6%), Caribbean (412 | 1.9%), Jamaica (412 | 1.9%), and South Eastern Asia (301 | 1.4%), together accounting for 11.7% of all Perry residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 115 | 0.5% |
| Asia | 544 | 2.6% |
| Belgium | 45 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 412 | 1.9% |
| Central America | 281 | 1.3% |
| Colombia | 78 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Africa | 115 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 201 | 0.9% |
| Eastern Europe | 17 | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | 74 | 0.4% |
| Europe | 76 | 0.4% |
| Germany | 6 | 0.0% |
| India | 42 | 0.2% |
| Jamaica | 412 | 1.9% |
| Japan | 46 | 0.2% |
| Kenya | 41 | 0.2% |
| Korea | 155 | 0.7% |
| Latin America | 812 | 3.8% |
| Latvia | 17 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 273 | 1.3% |
| Panama | 8 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 242 | 1.1% |
| South America | 119 | 0.6% |
| South Central Asia | 42 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 301 | 1.4% |
| Southern Europe | 8 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 8 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 41 | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | 59 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 51 | 0.2% | View All 30 Rows |
Sex and Age in Perry
Sex and Age in Perry
The most populous age groups in Perry are 30 to 34 Years (1,177 | 11.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (1,117 | 10.0%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 682 (6.7%) | 609 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 657 (6.5%) | 528 (4.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 631 (6.2%) | 888 (8.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 649 (6.4%) | 534 (4.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 712 (7.0%) | 968 (8.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 594 (5.9%) | 602 (5.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,177 (11.6%) | 1,117 (10.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 864 (8.5%) | 945 (8.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 471 (4.6%) | 763 (6.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 641 (6.3%) | 733 (6.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 396 (3.9%) | 529 (4.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 750 (7.4%) | 678 (6.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 642 (6.3%) | 470 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 405 (4.0%) | 592 (5.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 385 (3.8%) | 418 (3.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 207 (2.0%) | 356 (3.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 151 (1.5%) | 278 (2.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 121 (1.2%) | 136 (1.2%) |
| Total | 10,135 (100.0%) | 11,144 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Perry
Median Family Size in Perry
The median family size in Perry is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,071 | 75.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (266 | 4.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,071 (75.3%) | 3.24 |
| Single Male/Father | 266 (4.9%) | 2.49 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,071 (19.8%) | 2.91 |
| Total Families | 5,408 (100.0%) | 3.14 |
Median Household Size in Perry
The median household size in Perry is 2.47 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,071 | 49.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (2,839 | 34.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,071 (49.4%) | 3.27 |
| Single Male/Father | 266 (3.2%) | 3.00 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,071 (13.0%) | 3.16 |
| Non-family | 2,839 (34.4%) | 1.03 |
| Total Households | 8,247 (100.0%) | 2.47 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Perry
Out of a total of 8,247 households in Perry, 5,408 (65.6%) are family households, while 2,839 (34.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,974, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,748.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,748 (33.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,974 (23.9%) | 91 (1.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,646 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 944 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 731 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 113 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,408 (65.6%) | 2,839 (34.4%) |
Female Fertility in Perry
Fertility by Age in Perry
Average fertility rate in Perry is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 132.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 25 (6.2%) | 47.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 355 (87.9%) | 132.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 24 (5.9%) | 10.0 |
| Total | 404 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perry
70.8% of women with births (404) in Perry are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 262 (73.8%) | 93 (26.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 286 (70.8%) | 118 (29.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Perry
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 69 (17.1%) | 90.0 |
| High School Diploma | 93 (23.0%) | 70.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 195 (48.3%) | 141.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 47 (11.6%) | 76.0 |
| Total | 404 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perry
29.2% of women with births in Perry are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 44 (63.8%) | 25 (36.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 93 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 195 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 286 (70.8%) | 118 (29.2%) |
Income in Perry
Income Overview in Perry
Per Capita Income in Perry is $32,278, while median incomes of families and households are $82,156 and $68,507 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 21,279 | $32,278 |
| Median Family Income | 5,408 | $82,156 |
| Mean Family Income | 5,408 | $95,507 |
| Median Household Income | 8,247 | $68,507 |
| Mean Household Income | 8,247 | $79,890 |
| Income Deficit | 5,408 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 21,279 | 22.44% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 21,279 | 77.56¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 21,279 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Perry
Average Earnings in Perry are $42,656, $49,010 for men and $38,010 for women, a difference of 22.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 5,473 (50.3%) | $49,010 |
| Female | 5,417 (49.7%) | $38,010 |
| Total | 10,890 (100.0%) | $42,656 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perry
The most common earnings brackets in Perry are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (950 | 17.4%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (774 | 14.3%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 97 (1.8%) | 48 (0.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 85 (1.5%) | 118 (2.2%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 53 (1.0%) | 436 (8.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 7 (0.1%) | 200 (3.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 132 (2.4%) | 171 (3.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 103 (1.9%) | 189 (3.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 161 (2.9%) | 166 (3.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 391 (7.1%) | 214 (4.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 88 (1.6%) | 35 (0.6%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 146 (2.7%) | 146 (2.7%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 282 (5.1%) | 433 (8.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 361 (6.6%) | 440 (8.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 339 (6.2%) | 255 (4.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 311 (5.7%) | 218 (4.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 211 (3.9%) | 774 (14.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 55 (1.0%) | 262 (4.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 415 (7.6%) | 347 (6.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 480 (8.8%) | 343 (6.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 950 (17.4%) | 343 (6.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 806 (14.7%) | 279 (5.1%) |
| Total | 5,473 (100.0%) | 5,417 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perry
Average earnings in Perry are $56,713 for men and $40,616 for women, a difference of 28.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,578, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $37,790. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,568, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,765.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $37,790 | $37,188 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,860 | $33,765 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,578 | $48,468 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $65,568 |
| Total | $56,713 | $40,616 |
Family Income in Perry
Family Income Brackets in Perry
According to the Perry family income data, there are 1,000 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 108 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 254 | 4.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 108 | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 189 | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 389 | 7.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 665 | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 887 | 16.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 790 | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,000 | 18.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 795 | 14.7% |
| $200,000+ | 335 | 6.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perry
4-person families (900 | 16.6%) account for the highest median family income in Perry with $87,045 per family, while 2-person families (2,202 | 40.7%) have the highest median income of $39,506 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,202 (40.7%) | $79,013 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,590 (29.4%) | $75,278 |
| 4-Person Families | 900 (16.6%) | $87,045 |
| 5-Person Families | 603 (11.2%) | $81,906 |
| 6-Person Families | 113 (2.1%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 5,408 (100.0%) | $82,156 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Perry
The median family income in Perry is $82,156, with families comprising 3+ earners (417) having the highest median family income of $150,449, while families with 1 earner (2,059) have the lowest median family income of $45,744, accounting for 7.7% and 38.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 535 (9.9%) | $58,162 |
| 1 Earner | 2,059 (38.1%) | $45,744 |
| 2 Earners | 2,397 (44.3%) | $108,542 |
| 3+ Earners | 417 (7.7%) | $150,449 |
| Total | 5,408 (100.0%) | $82,156 |
Household Income in Perry
Household Income Brackets in Perry
With 1,295 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Perry, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 346 households (4.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 429 | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 429 | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 907 | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 676 | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 965 | 11.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,080 | 13.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,295 | 15.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,262 | 15.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 841 | 10.2% |
| $200,000+ | 346 | 4.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Perry
The median household income in Perry is $68,507, with the highest median household income of $81,560 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,818 households (34.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $22,272, with 405 households (4.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 405 (4.9%) | $22,272 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,184 (38.6%) | $81,118 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,818 (34.2%) | $81,560 |
| 65+ Years | 1,840 (22.3%) | $36,894 |
| Total | 8,247 (100.0%) | $68,507 |
Poverty in Perry
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry
With 12.2% poverty level for males and 14.4% for females among the residents of Perry, 16 and 17 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 89 males (25.1%) and 326 females (26.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 130 (19.1%) | 55 (10.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 139 (18.9%) | 71 (9.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 72 (17.3%) | 93 (19.3%) |
| 15 Years | 46 (20.1%) | 18 (7.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 89 (25.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 134 (21.8%) | 242 (20.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 148 (9.1%) | 44 (2.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 51 (4.2%) | 252 (15.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 168 (17.8%) | 326 (26.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 76 (5.7%) | 232 (20.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 110 (14.2%) | 126 (12.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 99 (14.9%) |
| Total | 1,163 (12.2%) | 1,558 (14.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perry
According to the poverty statistics in Perry, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 552 (80.9%) | 495 (90.0%) |
| 5 Years | 135 (100.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 596 (81.1%) | 686 (90.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 343 (82.7%) | 389 (80.7%) |
| 15 Years | 183 (79.9%) | 229 (92.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 266 (74.9%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 481 (78.2%) | 930 (79.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,485 (90.9%) | 1,658 (97.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,173 (95.8%) | 1,420 (84.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 777 (82.2%) | 922 (73.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,252 (94.3%) | 916 (79.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 664 (85.8%) | 860 (87.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 451 (100.0%) | 566 (85.1%) |
| Total | 8,358 (87.8%) | 9,228 (85.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perry
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Perry show that 8.2% or 333 of the total 4,071 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 30.6%, comprising of 124 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.2%, which includes 85 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,906 (93.9%) | 124 (6.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,551 (94.8%) | 85 (5.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 281 (69.4%) | 124 (30.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,738 (91.8%) | 333 (8.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perry
According to the poverty data in Perry, 12.4% or 33 single-father households and 25.6% or 274 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 33 households (19.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (26.5%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (26.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 33 (19.1%) | 218 (25.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 33 (12.4%) | 274 (25.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Perry
The poverty data for Perry shows that 333 of the married-couple family households (8.2%) and 307 of the single-parent households (23.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 124 households (30.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 251 household (24.7%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 124 (6.1%) | 56 (18.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 85 (5.2%) | 251 (24.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 124 (30.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 333 (8.2%) | 307 (23.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Perry
Employment by Class of Employer in Perry
Among the 9,775 employed individuals in Perry, private company employees (6,428 | 65.8%), federal government employees (1,320 | 13.5%), and local government employees (537 | 5.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 6,428 | 65.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 167 | 1.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 316 | 3.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 486 | 5.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 537 | 5.5% |
| State Government Employees | 468 | 4.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 1,320 | 13.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 53 | 0.5% |
| Total | 9,775 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Perry
According to the labor force statistics for Perry, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,805), 62.5% or 10,503 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 389 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.6% or 2,635 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.1% or 225 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 139 (19.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,121 (66.7%) | 225 (20.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 908 (75.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,833 (79.9%) | 13 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,635 (86.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,609 (70.0%) | 76 (4.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 900 (63.0%) | 13 (1.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 732 (65.8%) | 21 (2.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 556 (30.9%) | 46 (8.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 62 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 10,503 (62.5%) | 389 (3.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perry
According to labor force statistics for Perry, 75.8% of individuals (8,620) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,372) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 121 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 80.9% or 3,357 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.6% or 12 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 262 (38.9%) | 31 (4.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,021 (71.3%) | 37 (1.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,357 (80.9%) | 42 (1.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,975 (80.1%) | 63 (1.7%) |
| Total | 8,620 (75.8%) | 159 (1.4%) |
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 (963 | 9.8%), Management (869 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (711 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (639 | 6.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (490 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perry, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.7%), Education, Arts & Media (90.7%), and Business & Financial (84.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 482 (55.5%) | 387 (44.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 70 (15.5%) | 382 (84.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 697 (98.0%) | 14 (2.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 290 (95.4%) | 14 (4.6%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 321 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 378 (39.3%) | 585 (60.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 9 (9.3%) | 88 (90.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 93 (52.2%) | 85 (47.7%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 227 (35.5%) | 412 (64.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 174 (35.5%) | 316 (64.5%) |
| Health Technologists | 26 (9.2%) | 255 (90.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,801 (51.7%) | 1,684 (48.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,904 (49.6%) | 4,977 (50.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Perry are Food Preparation & Serving (302 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (242 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (234 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (198 | 2.0%), and Personal Care & Service (170 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Perry, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (74.5%), Security & Protection (57.6%), and Personal Care & Service (32.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Healthcare Support (86.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (80.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 32 (13.2%) | 210 (86.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 114 (57.6%) | 84 (42.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 114 (74.5%) | 39 (25.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 59 (19.5%) | 243 (80.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 68 (29.1%) | 166 (70.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 55 (32.4%) | 115 (67.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 328 (28.6%) | 818 (71.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,904 (49.6%) | 4,977 (50.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Perry are Office & Administration (1,811 | 18.3%), and Sales & Related (1,098 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 554 (50.5%) | 544 (49.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 290 (16.0%) | 1,521 (84.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 844 (29.0%) | 2,065 (71.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,904 (49.6%) | 4,977 (50.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Perry are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (659 | 6.7%), Construction & Extraction (301 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (108 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 39 (36.1%) | 69 (63.9%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 301 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 641 (97.3%) | 18 (2.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 981 (91.8%) | 87 (8.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,904 (49.6%) | 4,977 (50.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Perry are Production (494 | 5.0%), Transportation (467 | 4.7%), and Material Moving (312 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 285 (57.7%) | 209 (42.3%) |
| Transportation | 412 (88.2%) | 55 (11.8%) |
| Material Moving | 253 (81.1%) | 59 (18.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 950 (74.6%) | 323 (25.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,904 (49.6%) | 4,977 (50.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Perry
Employment Industries in Perry
The major employment industries in Perry include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,437 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (1,149 | 11.6%), Manufacturing (1,088 | 11.0%), Public Administration (959 | 9.7%), and Educational Services (823 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Perry
The Perry industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Construction (94.2%), and Wholesale Trade (93.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (86.9%), Educational Services (77.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (75.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 102 (55.1%) | 83 (44.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 486 (94.2%) | 30 (5.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 538 (49.4%) | 550 (50.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 151 (93.2%) | 11 (6.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 494 (43.0%) | 655 (57.0%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 445 (77.4%) | 130 (22.6%) |
| Utilities | 30 (66.7%) | 15 (33.3%) |
| Information | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 255 (32.4%) | 531 (67.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 32 (13.1%) | 212 (86.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 236 (45.7%) | 281 (54.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 509 (81.7%) | 114 (18.3%) |
| Educational Services | 187 (22.7%) | 636 (77.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 365 (25.4%) | 1,072 (74.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 81 (24.4%) | 251 (75.6%) |
| Public Administration | 732 (76.3%) | 227 (23.7%) |
| Total | 4,904 (49.6%) | 4,977 (50.4%) |
Education in Perry
School Enrollment in Perry
The most common levels of schooling among the 5,047 students in Perry are middle school (1,256 | 24.9%), high school (1,244 | 24.6%), and elementary school (874 | 17.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 134 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 314 | 6.2% |
| Elementary School | 874 | 17.3% |
| Middle School | 1,256 | 24.9% |
| High School | 1,244 | 24.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 831 | 16.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 394 | 7.8% |
| Total | 5,047 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perry
Out of a total of 5,047 students who are enrolled in schools in Perry, 818 (16.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,229 (83.8%) 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 59 (54.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 251 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 49 (45.4%) | 59 (54.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 935 (81.9%) | 207 (18.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,419 (96.5%) | 51 (3.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 783 (89.2%) | 95 (10.8%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 251 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 196 (53.4%) | 171 (46.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 238 (83.5%) | 47 (16.5%) |
| 35 Years and over | 358 (65.6%) | 188 (34.4%) |
| Total | 4,229 (83.8%) | 818 (16.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perry
Business (953 | 21.5%), education (860 | 19.4%), science & technology (517 | 11.7%), arts & humanities (436 | 9.8%), and computers & mathematics (271 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 4,434 individuals in Perry who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 271 | 6.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 181 | 4.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 61 | 1.4% |
| Psychology | 241 | 5.4% |
| Social Sciences | 148 | 3.3% |
| Engineering | 244 | 5.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 160 | 3.6% |
| Science & Technology | 517 | 11.7% |
| Business | 953 | 21.5% |
| Education | 860 | 19.4% |
| Literature & Languages | 29 | 0.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 185 | 4.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 148 | 3.3% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 436 | 9.8% |
| Total | 4,434 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Perry
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perry
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Perry are males with 2 vehicles (1,840, accounting for 37.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,904, making up 37.8%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 152 (3.1%) | 216 (4.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 847 (17.3%) | 1,016 (20.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,840 (37.5%) | 1,904 (39.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,337 (27.3%) | 1,258 (25.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 611 (12.5%) | 403 (8.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 114 (2.3%) | 72 (1.5%) |
| Total | 4,901 (100.0%) | 4,869 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Perry
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Perry are 20 to 24 minutes (2,070 commuters, 23.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,442 commuters, 16.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,265 commuters, 14.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 125 | 1.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 815 | 9.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,065 | 12.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,265 | 14.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,070 | 23.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 768 | 8.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,442 | 16.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 376 | 4.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 251 | 2.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 290 | 3.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 63 | 0.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 263 | 3.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Perry
The most common commute times in Perry are 20 to 24 minutes (1,102 commuters, 25.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (968 commuters, 21.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 61 (1.4%) | 64 (1.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 410 (9.4%) | 405 (9.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 583 (13.4%) | 482 (10.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 512 (11.8%) | 753 (17.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,102 (25.3%) | 968 (21.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 328 (7.5%) | 440 (9.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 664 (15.3%) | 778 (17.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 227 (5.2%) | 149 (3.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 136 (3.1%) | 115 (2.6%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 75 (1.7%) | 215 (4.8%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 46 (1.1%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 208 (4.8%) | 55 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perry
The most frequent times of departure to work in Perry are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (735, 16.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (769, 17.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 359 (8.3%) | 223 (5.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 143 (3.3%) | 129 (2.9%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 174 (4.0%) | 24 (0.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 443 (10.2%) | 568 (12.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 442 (10.2%) | 244 (5.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 629 (14.4%) | 769 (17.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 646 (14.8%) | 624 (14.1%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 735 (16.9%) | 480 (10.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 62 (1.4%) | 212 (4.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 188 (4.3%) | 279 (6.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 85 (1.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (0.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 221 (5.1%) | 123 (2.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 310 (7.1%) | 655 (14.7%) |
| Total | 4,352 (100.0%) | 4,441 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Perry
Occupancy by Ownership in Perry
Of the total 8,247 dwellings in Perry, owner-occupied units account for 5,554 (67.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,693 (32.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,554 | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,693 | 32.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 8,247 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Perry
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,748 | 33.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,065 | 25.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,646 | 20.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,788 | 21.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,247 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perry
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,592 (57.9%) | 1,156 (42.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,443 (69.9%) | 622 (30.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,284 (78.0%) | 362 (22.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,235 (69.1%) | 553 (30.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 5,554 (67.3%) | 2,693 (32.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perry
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 193 (42.0%) | 267 (58.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,200 (58.1%) | 867 (41.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,340 (71.1%) | 950 (28.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,821 (74.9%) | 609 (25.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perry
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,853 | 22.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,736 | 21.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,376 | 16.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,442 | 17.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,167 | 14.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 518 | 6.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 155 | 1.9% |
| Total | 8,247 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Perry
Median Income by Occupancy in Perry
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 5,554 (67.3%) | $80,531 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,693 (32.7%) | $39,425 |
| Average | 8,247 (100.0%) | $68,507 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perry
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 73 (1.3%) | 105 (3.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 146 (2.6%) | 106 (3.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 124 (2.2%) | 305 (11.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 430 (7.7%) | 113 (4.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 126 (2.3%) | 242 (9.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 393 (7.1%) | 287 (10.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 559 (10.1%) | 406 (15.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 826 (14.9%) | 256 (9.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 926 (16.7%) | 366 (13.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 900 (16.2%) | 365 (13.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,051 (18.9%) | 142 (5.3%) |
| Total | 5,554 (100.0%) | 2,693 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perry
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 105 (1.9%) | 71 (2.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 588 (10.6%) | 67 (2.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 771 (13.9%) | 404 (15.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 510 (9.2%) | 717 (26.6%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,829 (32.9%) | 959 (35.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,257 (22.6%) | 329 (12.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 432 (7.8%) | 24 (0.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 42 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 20 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,554 (100.0%) | 2,693 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Perry
Housing Structures in Perry
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,104 | 74.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 143 | 1.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 362 | 4.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 482 | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 518 | 6.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 481 | 5.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 157 | 1.9% |
| Total | 8,247 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perry
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,398 (88.4%) | 706 (11.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 58 (40.6%) | 85 (59.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 362 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 482 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 518 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 481 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 98 (62.4%) | 59 (37.6%) |
| Total | 5,554 (67.3%) | 2,693 (32.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perry
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (2.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 50 (0.9%) | 583 (21.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,403 (25.3%) | 1,281 (47.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,416 (43.5%) | 535 (19.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,685 (30.3%) | 233 (8.6%) |
| Total | 5,554 (100.0%) | 2,693 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perry
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 730 (13.1%) | 500 (18.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 4,792 (86.3%) | 2,193 (81.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 32 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,554 (100.0%) | 2,693 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Perry
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 252 (4.5%) | 410 (15.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,438 (25.9%) | 1,175 (43.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,309 (41.6%) | 651 (24.2%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,555 (28.0%) | 457 (17.0%) |
| Total | 5,554 (100.0%) | 2,693 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Perry
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Perry
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,478 | 4,076 |
| Median Property Value | $152,500 | $195,500 |
| Median Household Income | $58,556 | $785 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $521 | $20 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,891 | $111 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perry
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 101 (6.8%) | 25 (0.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 189 (12.8%) | 284 (7.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 994 (67.2%) | 3,281 (80.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 160 (10.8%) | 481 (11.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.1%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 34 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,478 (100.0%) | 4,076 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perry
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 56 (3.8%) | 10 (0.3%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 329 (22.3%) | 163 (4.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 157 (10.6%) | 351 (8.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 167 (11.3%) | 236 (5.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 192 (13.0%) | 392 (9.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 115 (7.8%) | 634 (15.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 196 (13.3%) | 811 (19.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 266 (18.0%) | 704 (17.3%) |
| Total | 1,478 (100.0%) | 4,076 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perry
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 543 (36.7%) | 82,959 (2,035.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 271 (18.3%) | 1,482 (36.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 203 (13.7%) | 1,249 (30.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 424 (28.7%) | 421 (10.3%) |
| Total | 1,478 (100.0%) | 4,076 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perry
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 179 (12.1%) | 9 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 375 (25.4%) | 91 (2.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 867 (58.7%) | 1,276 (31.3%) |
| Total | 1,478 (100.0%) | 4,076 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Perry
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,534 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,079 (86.8%) | 468 (13.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,326 (81.5%) | 301 (18.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,896 (93.2%) | 211 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,614 (91.4%) | 246 (8.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,970 (90.5%) | 207 (9.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,029 (82.0%) | 447 (18.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,760 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,116 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 18,324 (90.7%) | 1,880 (9.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perry
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,534 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,079 (86.8%) | 468 (13.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,326 (81.5%) | 301 (18.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perry
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,172 (80.1%) | 539 (19.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,570 (92.9%) | 273 (7.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,082 (78.5%) | 569 (21.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,336 (96.2%) | 133 (3.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 7,143 (95.2%) | 362 (4.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perry
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 449 (29.3%) | 1,110 (72.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,132 (31.9%) | 1,970 (55.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 341 (21.0%) | 985 (60.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 93 (3.0%) | 2,864 (92.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 308 (10.8%) | 2,504 (87.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 328 (15.1%) | 1,726 (79.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 441 (17.8%) | 1,830 (73.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,748 (99.3%) | 1,076 (61.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,047 (93.8%) | 789 (70.7%) |
| Total | 5,887 (29.1%) | 14,854 (73.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perry
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 161 (8.6%) | 36 (2.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 39 (1.8%) | 179 (6.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 313 (9.1%) | 691 (17.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 258 (33.3%) | 248 (25.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 237 (52.5%) | 273 (41.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Perry
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 155 (4.5%) | 128 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 148 (19.1%) | 118 (12.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 172 (38.1%) | 92 (13.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 39 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 75 (2.2%) | 126 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (4.6%) | 105 (10.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 104 (23.1%) | 112 (16.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 161 (8.6%) | 36 (2.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 29 (1.4%) | 128 (4.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 86 (2.5%) | 228 (5.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (5.4%) | 105 (10.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (8.6%) | 65 (9.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 78 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 80 (2.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 96 (2.8%) | 363 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 167 (21.6%) | 235 (23.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 134 (29.7%) | 162 (24.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 78 (4.2%) | 36 (2.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 39 (1.1%) | 168 (4.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 23 (3.0%) | 130 (13.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 28 (6.2%) | 15 (2.3%) |
Technology Access in Perry
Computing Device Access in Perry
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 6,678 | 81.0% |
| Smartphone | 7,299 | 88.5% |
| Tablet | 5,294 | 64.2% |
| No Computing Device | 581 | 7.0% |
| Total | 8,247 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Perry
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 12 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 5,968 | 72.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 910 | 11.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 917 | 11.1% |
| No Internet | 947 | 11.5% |
| Total | 8,247 | 100.0% |
Perry Summary
Perry, Georgia is a city located in Houston County, Georgia, United States. It is the county seat of Houston County and is part of the Warner Robins, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Perry was 13,839 at the 2010 census, up from 10,591 at the 2000 census.
History
Perry was founded in 1823 as the county seat of Houston County. It was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. Perry was incorporated as a town in 1824 and as a city in 1872.
The city was a major center of cotton production in the 19th century. The Houston County Courthouse, built in 1891, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Perry is located in central Houston County at 32°29'25" North, 83°45'17" West (32.4903, -83.7548). It is bordered to the north by Warner Robins, to the east by Centerville, to the south by Bonaire, and to the west by Byron.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Perry has a total area of 16.2 square miles (41.9 km2), of which 16.1 square miles (41.7 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.62%) is water.
Economy
Perry is home to several major employers, including Robins Air Force Base, the Houston County Board of Education, and the Houston County Sheriff's Office. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 13,839 people, 5,093 households, and 3,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 859.2 people per square mile (331.2/km2). There were 5,717 housing units at an average density of 355.7 per square mile (137.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 25.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.
There were 5,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Perry?
Total Population of Perry is 21,279.
What is the Total Male Population of Perry?
Total Male Population of Perry is 10,135.
What is the Total Female Population of Perry?
Total Female Population of Perry is 11,144.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Perry?
There are 90.95 Males per 100 Females in Perry.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Perry?
There are 109.96 Females per 100 Males in Perry.
What is the Median Population Age in Perry?
Median Population Age in Perry is 36.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Perry
Average Family Size in Perry is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Perry
Average Household Size in Perry is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Perry?
Per Capita income in Perry is $32,278.
What is the Median Family Income in Perry?
Median Family Income in Perry is $82,156.
What is the Median Household income in Perry?
Median Household Income in Perry is $68,507.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Perry?
Income or Wage Gap in Perry is 22.4%.
Women in Perry earn 77.6 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 10,503 People in the Labor Forcein in Perry.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Perry?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Perry.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Perry?
Unemployment Rate in Perry is 3.7%.