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Illinois · 302 residents (2025 est.) · 0.386 sq mi
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Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,792. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,900. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−53%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 1,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.6
+30%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1772643514385251990201020202024Perry
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,792
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,311
+117%since 2000
from $20,383 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+30%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
33.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+43%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(432)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(191)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(13)
Diversity Score17%(35)
Diversity Score
17
+2857%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+106%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Illinois?

Perry, Illinois has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Illinois?

The typical household in Perry, Illinois earns about $44,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Illinois expensive?

In Perry, Illinois, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Illinois?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Illinois?

About 18.9% of people in Perry, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 290 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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