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Perry

Georgia · 25,699 residents (2025 est.) · 27.293 sq mi
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Perry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,909. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,399 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $225,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

23,001
+140%since 2000
from 9,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
843 / sq mi
+88%since 2009
from 449 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,699 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
8K12K16K20K24K1990201020202024Perry
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(1,503)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(1,721)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(1,257)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(1,236)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(1,623)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.6%(3,808)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.5%(3,334)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(2,664)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(2,543)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(2,059)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.5%(1,026)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(227)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$76,909
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,418 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$36,748
+101%since 2000
from $18,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
13.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.423
+4%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$225,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,132
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,442
64.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
4.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
27.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
48.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.9
−7%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(5,644)
Black37%(3,553)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(178)
Asian1.2%(112)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(13,131)
Black32.5%(7,475)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,239)
Asian1.6%(371)
Other3.4%(785)
71
+9%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(340)
Puerto Rican0.8%(187)
Honduran0.7%(155)
Panamanian0.2%(45)
Dominican0.1%(29)
Venezuelan0.1%(14)
Peruvian0%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(106)
Korean0.4%(83)
Filipino0.3%(79)
Vietnamese0.3%(79)
Asian Indian0.2%(41)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English9.1%(2,083)
American8%(1,843)
German5.9%(1,355)
Irish5.9%(1,353)
Italian3.5%(809)
French1.2%(282)
Scottish1%(238)
Polish0.8%(190)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(178)
Swedish0.6%(136)
West Indian0.6%(127)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Jamaican0.5%(110)
Brazilian0.3%(76)
Welsh0.3%(75)
Greek0.3%(74)
Kenyan0.3%(63)
Bulgarian0.2%(55)
British0.2%(47)
Australian0.2%(45)
Ukrainian0.2%(41)
Dutch0.2%(38)
Arab0.2%(37)
Russian0.2%(37)
Belgian0.1%(17)
Norwegian0.1%(17)
Haitian0.1%(17)
Romanian0.1%(16)
Portuguese0.1%(15)
Nigerian0%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

28.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
13.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
11.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
10.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
53.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
13.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.1%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
93.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(2,732)
Married55.9%(4,875)
Widowed0.9%(76)
Divorced11.8%(1,032)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(2,522)
Married52.3%(5,126)
Widowed9.9%(966)
Divorced12.1%(1,191)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Georgia?

Perry, Georgia has about 23,001 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Georgia?

The typical household in Perry, Georgia earns about $76,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Georgia expensive?

In Perry, Georgia, the median home is worth about $225,300, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Georgia?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Georgia?

About 13.9% of people in Perry, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,553 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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