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Perry

Georgia · 20,624 residents · 27.293 sq mi
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Perry has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,389. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,022 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,100. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,624
+115%since 2000
from 9,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
−2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,389
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,418 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,742
+52%since 2000
from $18,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score63.2%(6,065)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(11,152)
Black34.6%(7,139)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(987)
Asian1.9%(401)
Other1.9%(384)
Diversity Score70.2%(14,469)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Georgia?

Perry, Georgia has about 20,624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Georgia?

The typical household in Perry, Georgia earns about $56,389 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 $154,100, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Georgia?

About 26.5% 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 11.6% 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 11,176 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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

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