Perham, MN

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Perham Overview

3,524
TOTAL POPULATION
1,670
MALE POPULATION
1,854
FEMALE POPULATION
90.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,417
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,963
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,509
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,828
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
19.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Perham Zip Codes

Perham Area Codes

Race in Perham

The most populous races in Perham are White / Caucasian (2,992 | 84.9%), Hispanic or Latino (350 | 9.9%), and Some other Race (292 | 8.3%).
Race in Perham
Race# Population% Population
Asian50.1%
Black / African American942.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3509.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,99284.9%
Two or more Races1414.0%
Some other Race2928.3%
Total3,524100.0%

Ancestry in Perham

The most populous ancestries reported in Perham are German (1,470 | 41.7%), Norwegian (666 | 18.9%), Irish (236 | 6.7%), Swedish (220 | 6.2%), and English (201 | 5.7%), together accounting for 79.3% of all Perham residents.
Ancestry in Perham
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1253.5%
British140.4%
Chippewa531.5%
Croatian150.4%
Danish401.1%
Dutch932.6%
English2015.7%
Finnish1434.1%
French782.2%
French Canadian160.4%
German1,47041.7%
Icelander230.6%
Irish2366.7%
Italian150.4%
Mexican1203.4%
Norwegian66618.9%
Polish1343.8%
Scandinavian862.4%
Scotch-Irish170.5%
Serbian150.4%
Sioux832.4%
Swedish2206.2%
Swiss180.5%
Thai50.1%
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Immigrants in Perham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Perham came from Central America (101 | 2.9%), Latin America (101 | 2.9%), Mexico (101 | 2.9%), Europe (14 | 0.4%), and Northern Europe (14 | 0.4%), together accounting for 9.4% of all Perham residents.
Immigrants in Perham
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia50.1%
Central America1012.9%
Europe140.4%
India50.1%
Latin America1012.9%
Mexico1012.9%
Northern Europe140.4%
South Central Asia50.1%
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Sex and Age in Perham

Sex and Age in Perham

The most populous age groups in Perham are 55 to 59 Years (174 | 10.4%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (275 | 14.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Perham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years152 (9.1%)127 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years77 (4.6%)182 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Years96 (5.8%)124 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years63 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years149 (8.9%)275 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Years93 (5.6%)98 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years77 (4.6%)79 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years63 (3.8%)51 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Years98 (5.9%)132 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years16 (1.0%)89 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years86 (5.1%)102 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years174 (10.4%)22 (1.2%)
60 to 64 Years100 (6.0%)94 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years132 (7.9%)79 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years86 (5.1%)71 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years81 (4.9%)38 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years48 (2.9%)162 (8.7%)
85 Years and over79 (4.7%)129 (7.0%)
Total1,670 (100.0%)1,854 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Perham

Median Family Size in Perham

The median family size in Perham is 3.24 persons per family, with single male/father families (105 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.88 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (437 | 56.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Perham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple437 (56.2%)2.91
Single Male/Father105 (13.5%)4.88
Single Female/Mother236 (30.3%)3.13
Total Families778 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Perham

The median household size in Perham is 2.26 persons per household, with single male/father households (105 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.88 persons per household. non-family households (715 | 47.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Perham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple437 (29.3%)2.94
Single Male/Father105 (7.0%)4.88
Single Female/Mother236 (15.8%)3.39
Non-family715 (47.9%)1.10
Total Households1,493 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Perham

Out of a total of 1,493 households in Perham, 778 (52.1%) are family households, while 715 (47.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 431, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 664.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Perham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-664 (44.5%)
2-Person Households431 (28.9%)51 (3.4%)
3-Person Households82 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households164 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households75 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total778 (52.1%)715 (47.9%)

Female Fertility in Perham

Fertility by Age in Perham

Average fertility rate in Perham is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Perham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years41 (100.0%)91.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perham

46.3% of women with births (41) in Perham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 53.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 53.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Perham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years19 (46.3%)22 (53.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (46.3%)22 (53.7%)

Fertility by Education in Perham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Perham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma11 (26.8%)65.0
College or Associate's Degree11 (26.8%)72.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (46.3%)95.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total41 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perham

53.7% of women with births in Perham 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.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Perham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (46.3%)22 (53.7%)

Income in Perham

Income Overview in Perham

Per Capita Income in Perham is $29,417, while median incomes of families and households are $62,963 and $46,509 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,524$29,417
Median Family Income778$62,963
Mean Family Income778$80,463
Median Household Income1,493$46,509
Mean Household Income1,493$63,098
Income Deficit778$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,52418.60%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,52481.40¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,5240.45

Earnings by Sex in Perham

Average Earnings in Perham are $41,318, $42,485 for men and $34,583 for women, a difference of 18.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Perham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male799 (47.6%)$42,485
Female880 (52.4%)$34,583
Total1,679 (100.0%)$41,318

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perham

The most common earnings brackets in Perham are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (113 | 14.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (203 | 23.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Perham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (3.3%)67 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99967 (8.4%)14 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49941 (5.1%)15 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (1.8%)13 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)13 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)31 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)31 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99916 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99961 (7.6%)203 (23.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99935 (4.4%)60 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99955 (6.9%)19 (2.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99985 (10.6%)26 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99966 (8.3%)84 (9.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99980 (10.0%)74 (8.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999113 (14.1%)107 (12.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99938 (4.8%)62 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (6.9%)29 (3.3%)
$100,000+47 (5.9%)32 (3.6%)
Total799 (100.0%)880 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perham

Average earnings in Perham are $47,147 for men and $46,250 for women, a difference of 1.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,987, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,006. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,646, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $18,992.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Perham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$39,006$18,992
College or Associate's Degree$46,509$52,132
Bachelor's Degree$55,987$53,646
Graduate Degree$53,872$0
Total$47,147$46,250

Family Income in Perham

Family Income Brackets in Perham

According to the Perham family income data, there are 196 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 19 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Perham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000283.6%
$10,000 to $14,999222.8%
$15,000 to $24,999202.6%
$25,000 to $34,999678.6%
$35,000 to $49,99919625.2%
$50,000 to $74,99912015.4%
$75,000 to $99,9998611.1%
$100,000 to $149,99917422.4%
$150,000 to $199,999465.9%
$200,000+192.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perham

2-person families (442 | 56.8%) account for the highest median family income in Perham with $65,238 per family, while 2-person families (442 | 56.8%) have the highest median income of $32,619 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Perham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families442 (56.8%)$65,238
3-Person Families86 (11.1%)$63,611
4-Person Families185 (23.8%)$44,775
5-Person Families39 (5.0%)$0
6-Person Families26 (3.3%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total778 (100.0%)$62,963

Family Income by Number of Earners in Perham

Family Income by Number of Earners in Perham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners106 (13.6%)$43,333
1 Earner293 (37.7%)$42,388
2 Earners348 (44.7%)$119,141
3+ Earners31 (4.0%)$0
Total778 (100.0%)$62,963

Household Income in Perham

Household Income Brackets in Perham

With 337 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Perham, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (1.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Perham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014910.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991137.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991077.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991127.5%
$35,000 to $49,99933722.6%
$50,000 to $74,99927518.4%
$75,000 to $99,999875.8%
$100,000 to $149,99921514.4%
$150,000 to $199,999785.2%
$200,000+191.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Perham

The median household income in Perham is $46,509, with the highest median household income of $66,845 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 143 households (9.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,083, with 546 households (36.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Perham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years143 (9.6%)$66,845
25 to 44 Years389 (26.1%)$45,216
45 to 64 Years415 (27.8%)$59,799
65+ Years546 (36.6%)$37,083
Total1,493 (100.0%)$46,509

Poverty in Perham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perham

With 21.4% poverty level for males and 14.2% for females among the residents of Perham, 65 to 74 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 85 males (49.7%) and 77 females (51.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Perham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (7.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years21 (27.6%)26 (15.9%)
12 to 14 Years10 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (37.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years45 (27.0%)65 (23.6%)
25 to 34 Years58 (34.1%)4 (2.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)27 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years69 (25.2%)17 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years85 (49.7%)77 (51.3%)
75 Years and over35 (18.3%)34 (11.2%)
Total340 (21.4%)260 (14.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perham

According to the poverty statistics in Perham, males aged under 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Perham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years137 (100.0%)117 (92.1%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)44 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years55 (72.4%)138 (84.2%)
12 to 14 Years72 (87.8%)98 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years28 (62.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years122 (73.1%)210 (76.4%)
25 to 34 Years112 (65.9%)173 (97.7%)
35 to 44 Years161 (100.0%)156 (85.3%)
45 to 54 Years102 (100.0%)191 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years205 (74.8%)99 (85.3%)
65 to 74 Years86 (50.3%)73 (48.7%)
75 Years and over156 (81.7%)269 (88.8%)
Total1,251 (78.6%)1,568 (85.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perham

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Perham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total437 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perham

According to the poverty data in Perham, 16.2% or 17 single-father households and 22.5% or 53 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (38.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Perham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children17 (38.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)33 (18.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (16.2%)53 (22.5%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Perham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)17 (20.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)33 (13.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)70 (20.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Perham

Employment by Class of Employer in Perham

Among the 1,385 employed individuals in Perham, private company employees (1,072 | 77.4%), not-for-profit organizations (120 | 8.7%), and local government employees (114 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Perham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,07277.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)332.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1208.7%
Local Government Employees1148.2%
State Government Employees463.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,385100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Perham

According to the labor force statistics for Perham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,766), 66.1% or 1,828 individuals are in the labor force, with 19.2% or 351 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 191 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 55.0% or 105 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Perham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years357 (84.2%)126 (35.3%)
25 to 29 Years191 (100.0%)105 (55.0%)
30 to 34 Years152 (97.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years339 (98.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years262 (89.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years169 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years167 (86.1%)61 (36.5%)
65 to 74 Years127 (34.5%)58 (45.7%)
75 Years and over45 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,828 (66.1%)351 (19.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perham

According to labor force statistics for Perham, 93.2% of individuals (1,281) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,374) are in the labor force, with 13.0% or 167 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 381 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 51.0% or 105 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Perham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School206 (93.2%)113 (51.0%)
High School Diploma238 (87.8%)17 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree381 (100.0%)14 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher455 (90.8%)35 (7.0%)
Total1,281 (93.2%)179 (13.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Perham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perham are Business & Financial (150 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (86 | 5.8%), Management (74 | 5.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (62 | 4.2%), and Health Technologists (62 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Perham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Perham, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Perham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial97 (64.7%)53 (35.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 60 (69.8%)26 (30.2%)
Education, Arts & Media41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library19 (57.6%)14 (42.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total (Category)253 (64.2%)141 (35.8%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.1%)767 (51.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Perham are Healthcare Support (118 | 8.0%), Personal Care & Service (61 | 4.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (50 | 3.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Perham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Perham, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (38.0%), and Healthcare Support (28.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (73.8%), Healthcare Support (71.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Perham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support34 (28.8%)84 (71.2%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving19 (38.0%)31 (62.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service16 (26.2%)45 (73.8%)
Total (Category)106 (39.9%)160 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.1%)767 (51.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Perham are Office & Administration (349 | 23.6%), and Sales & Related (74 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Perham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Perham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related61 (82.4%)13 (17.6%)
Office & Administration24 (6.9%)325 (93.1%)
Total (Category)85 (20.1%)338 (79.9%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.1%)767 (51.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Perham are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (47 | 3.2%), Construction & Extraction (23 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Perham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Perham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.1%)767 (51.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Perham are Material Moving (130 | 8.8%), Production (95 | 6.4%), and Transportation (84 | 5.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Perham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Perham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production37 (39.0%)58 (61.1%)
Transportation54 (64.3%)30 (35.7%)
Material Moving90 (69.2%)40 (30.8%)
Total (Category)181 (58.6%)128 (41.4%)
Total (Overall)710 (48.1%)767 (51.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Perham

Employment Industries in Perham

The major employment industries in Perham include Health Care & Social Assistance (290 | 19.6%), Manufacturing (263 | 17.8%), Retail Trade (176 | 11.9%), Educational Services (140 | 9.5%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (84 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries in Perham

Employment Industries by Sex in Perham

The Perham industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Perham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing156 (59.3%)107 (40.7%)
Wholesale Trade52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade110 (62.5%)66 (37.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing35 (63.6%)20 (36.4%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (23.4%)49 (76.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services126 (90.0%)14 (10.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance34 (11.7%)256 (88.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services55 (75.3%)18 (24.7%)
Public Administration19 (38.0%)31 (62.0%)
Total710 (48.1%)767 (51.9%)

Education in Perham

School Enrollment in Perham

The most common levels of schooling among the 694 students in Perham are middle school (196 | 28.2%), elementary school (170 | 24.5%), and college / undergraduate (119 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Perham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10515.1%
Kindergarten446.3%
Elementary School17024.5%
Middle School19628.2%
High School608.6%
College / Undergraduate11917.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total694100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perham

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Perham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total694 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perham

Education (207 | 33.8%), business (84 | 13.7%), arts & humanities (82 | 13.4%), computers & mathematics (61 | 10.0%), and engineering (54 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 613 individuals in Perham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Perham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6110.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences132.1%
Engineering548.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology213.4%
Business8413.7%
Education20733.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History162.6%
Visual & Performing Arts457.3%
Communications304.9%
Arts & Humanities8213.4%
Total613100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Perham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Perham are males with 2 vehicles (416, accounting for 58.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (270, making up 62.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Perham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)115 (17.4%)
1 Vehicle129 (18.2%)183 (27.7%)
2 Vehicles416 (58.6%)270 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles165 (23.2%)93 (14.1%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total710 (100.0%)661 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Perham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Perham are 5 to 9 minutes (398 commuters, 30.2%), less than 5 minutes (313 commuters, 23.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (164 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Perham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes31323.8%
5 to 9 Minutes39830.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1299.8%
15 to 19 Minutes775.9%
20 to 24 Minutes161.2%
25 to 29 Minutes15411.7%
30 to 34 Minutes16412.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes90.7%
60 to 89 Minutes564.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Perham

The most common commute times in Perham are 5 to 9 minutes (234 commuters, 33.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (164 commuters, 26.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Perham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes227 (32.8%)86 (13.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes234 (33.8%)164 (26.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes40 (5.8%)89 (14.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes56 (8.1%)21 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes61 (8.8%)93 (14.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes59 (8.5%)105 (16.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (1.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)56 (9.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Perham are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (190, 27.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (142, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Perham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM24 (3.5%)31 (5.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM37 (5.3%)140 (22.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM29 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM113 (16.3%)59 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM52 (7.5%)52 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM57 (8.2%)90 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM190 (27.4%)142 (22.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM66 (9.5%)56 (9.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (1.9%)31 (5.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM15 (2.2%)22 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM17 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM80 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total693 (100.0%)623 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Perham

Occupancy by Ownership in Perham

Of the total 1,493 dwellings in Perham, owner-occupied units account for 926 (62.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 567 (38.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Perham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units92662.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units56738.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,493100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Perham

Occupancy by Household Size in Perham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household66444.5%
2-Person Household48232.3%
3-Person Household825.5%
4+ Person Household26517.7%
Total Housing Units1,493100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Perham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household325 (48.9%)339 (51.0%)
2-Person Household321 (66.6%)161 (33.4%)
3-Person Household51 (62.2%)31 (37.8%)
4+ Person Household229 (86.4%)36 (13.6%)
Total Housing Units926 (62.0%)567 (38.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Perham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School136 (72.0%)53 (28.0%)
High School Diploma221 (44.3%)278 (55.7%)
College/Associate Degree304 (65.8%)158 (34.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher265 (77.3%)78 (22.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Perham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years32721.9%
35 to 44 Years20513.7%
45 to 54 Years16911.3%
55 to 64 Years24616.5%
65 to 74 Years21914.7%
75 to 84 Years17611.8%
85 Years and Over15110.1%
Total1,493100.0%

Housing Finances in Perham

Median Income by Occupancy in Perham

Median Income by Occupancy in Perham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied926 (62.0%)$58,750
Renter-Occupied567 (38.0%)$34,063
Average1,493 (100.0%)$46,509

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Perham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00092 (9.9%)18 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (1.8%)23 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)114 (20.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99961 (6.6%)46 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (1.7%)96 (16.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999177 (19.1%)160 (28.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999224 (24.2%)51 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (8.0%)12 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999200 (21.6%)15 (2.6%)
$150,000 or more65 (7.0%)32 (5.6%)
Total926 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Perham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300102 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499160 (17.3%)135 (23.8%)
$500 to $799142 (15.3%)155 (27.3%)
$800 to $999114 (12.3%)200 (35.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499235 (25.4%)60 (10.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99959 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49957 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99930 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more27 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total926 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Perham

Housing Structures in Perham

Housing Structures in Perham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached80754.0%
Single Unit, Attached15810.6%
2 Unit Apartments956.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments442.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments412.8%
10 or more Apartments29019.4%
Mobile Home / Other583.9%
Total1,493100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Perham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached807 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached53 (33.5%)105 (66.5%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (8.4%)87 (91.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)290 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total926 (62.0%)567 (38.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Perham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)124 (21.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms40 (4.3%)59 (10.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms331 (35.7%)340 (60.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms324 (35.0%)27 (4.8%)
8 or more Rooms231 (24.9%)17 (3.0%)
Total926 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Perham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas677 (73.1%)182 (32.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity232 (25.1%)368 (64.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)17 (3.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total926 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Perham

Household Vehicle Usage in Perham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle20 (2.2%)99 (17.5%)
1 Vehicle317 (34.2%)324 (57.1%)
2 Vehicles403 (43.5%)144 (25.4%)
3 or more Vehicles186 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total926 (100.0%)567 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Perham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Perham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units395531
Median Property Value$166,700$182,900
Median Household Income$44,213$52
Monthly Housing Costs$443$27
Real Estate Taxes$1,822$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Perham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00058 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99925 (6.3%)33 (6.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999312 (79.0%)452 (85.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)14 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)21 (4.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)531 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Perham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00090 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99945 (11.4%)19 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (4.1%)16 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99994 (23.8%)122 (23.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (14.2%)130 (24.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (6.6%)18 (3.4%)
$150,000 or more13 (3.3%)174 (32.8%)
Total395 (100.0%)531 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Perham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x93 (23.5%)67,440 (12,700.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x29 (7.3%)130 (24.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x60 (15.2%)265 (49.9%)
4.0x or more155 (39.2%)53 (10.0%)
Total395 (100.0%)531 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Perham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80094 (23.8%)19 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,49950 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499238 (60.3%)226 (42.6%)
Total395 (100.0%)531 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Perham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years330 (97.6%)8 (2.4%)
6 to 18 Years465 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years406 (91.9%)36 (8.1%)
26 to 34 Years289 (83.3%)58 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years260 (75.6%)84 (24.4%)
45 to 54 Years293 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years390 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years321 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older494 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,248 (94.6%)186 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Perham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born330 (97.6%)8 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen465 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen406 (91.9%)36 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Perham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000508 (89.7%)58 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999962 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999497 (80.5%)120 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over984 (99.2%)8 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Perham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6214 (63.3%)170 (50.3%)
6 to 18 Years136 (29.2%)380 (81.7%)
19 to 25 Years279 (63.1%)194 (43.9%)
25 to 34 Years35 (10.1%)254 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years32 (9.3%)228 (66.3%)
45 to 54 Years46 (15.7%)262 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years155 (39.7%)312 (80.0%)
65 to 74 Years297 (92.5%)186 (57.9%)
75 Years and over494 (100.0%)486 (98.4%)
Total1,688 (49.2%)2,472 (72.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Perham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years66 (43.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.5%)118 (26.1%)
35 to 64 Years54 (10.1%)111 (22.7%)
65 to 74 Years107 (62.6%)90 (60.0%)
75 Years and over57 (29.8%)224 (73.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Perham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Perham: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (8.8%)70 (46.7%)
75 Years and over57 (29.8%)97 (32.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Perham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years66 (43.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (9.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (5.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Perham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)118 (26.1%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.5%)72 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years33 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Perham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.5%)4 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years46 (8.6%)39 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years92 (53.8%)34 (22.7%)
75 Years and over31 (16.2%)141 (46.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Perham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.5%)4 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Perham

Computing Device Access in Perham

Computing Device Access in Perham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,03969.6%
Smartphone1,16377.9%
Tablet78252.4%
No Computing Device19513.1%
Total1,493100.0%

Internet Access in Perham

Internet Access in Perham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet523.5%
Broadband Home96864.8%
Cellular Data Only17311.6%
Satellite Internet885.9%
No Internet28619.2%
Total1,493100.0%

Perham Summary

Perham, Minnesota is a small city located in Otter Tail County in the west-central part of the state. It is situated on the western shore of Otter Tail Lake, and is part of the Fergus Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 3,400 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Perham was founded in 1872 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The city was named after the first settler, John Perham, who had come to the area in search of a better life. The city was incorporated in 1881, and the first mayor was elected in 1882.
The city grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and by 1910, the population had grown to 1,500. The city was a major center for the lumber industry, and the local economy was largely based on the production of lumber and other wood products.
In the early 20th century, the city was also a major center for the dairy industry. The city was home to several large dairy farms, and the local economy was largely based on the production of dairy products.

Geography

Perham is located in the west-central part of Minnesota, in Otter Tail County. The city is situated on the western shore of Otter Tail Lake, and is part of the Fergus Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The city is located in a region of rolling hills and lakes, and is surrounded by several small lakes, including Otter Tail Lake, Little Pine Lake, and Big Pine Lake. The city is located approximately 30 miles east of the city of Fergus Falls, and is about 90 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.

Economy

The economy of Perham is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large dairy farms, and the local economy is largely based on the production of dairy products. The city is also home to several large lumber mills, and the local economy is largely based on the production of lumber and other wood products.
The city is also a popular tourist destination, and is home to several popular attractions, including the Perham Historical Museum, the Perham Center for the Arts, and the Perham Lakeside Golf Course. The city is also home to several popular festivals, including the Perham Summer Festival and the Perham Winter Festival.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Perham was 3,400 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Perham was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income in the city was $20,845. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Perham?
Total Population of Perham is 3,524.
What is the Total Male Population of Perham?
Total Male Population of Perham is 1,670.
What is the Total Female Population of Perham?
Total Female Population of Perham is 1,854.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Perham?
There are 90.08 Males per 100 Females in Perham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Perham?
There are 111.02 Females per 100 Males in Perham.
What is the Median Population Age in Perham?
Median Population Age in Perham is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Perham
Average Family Size in Perham is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Perham
Average Household Size in Perham is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Perham?
Per Capita income in Perham is $29,417.
What is the Median Family Income in Perham?
Median Family Income in Perham is $62,963.
What is the Median Household income in Perham?
Median Household Income in Perham is $46,509.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Perham?
Income or Wage Gap in Perham is 18.6%.
Women in Perham earn 81.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Perham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Perham is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Perham?
There are 1,828 People in the Labor Forcein in Perham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Perham?
66.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Perham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Perham?
Unemployment Rate in Perham is 19.2%.