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Perry

Iowa · 7,836 residents · 5.794 sq mi
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Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,802. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,836
+3%since 2000
from 7,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Perry
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,802
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,842
+56%since 2000
from $15,935 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(5,561)
Black0.9%(65)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(1,873)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(3,783)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(4,348)
Black3.3%(258)
Hispanic / Latino37%(2,902)
Asian1.1%(84)
Other2%(161)
Diversity Score68%(5,325)
Diversity Score
68
+37%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Iowa?

Perry, Iowa has about 7,836 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Iowa?

The typical household in Perry, Iowa earns about $47,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Iowa expensive?

In Perry, Iowa, the median home is worth about $84,800, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Iowa?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Iowa?

About 14.0% of people in Perry, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,184 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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