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Perry

Illinois · 314 residents · 0.386 sq mi
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Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,750. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
−28%since 2000
from 437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+8%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772643514385251990201020202024Perry
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,461
+20%since 2000
from $20,383 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $219 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+44%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(298)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score2.6%(8)
Diversity Score
3
+350%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+91%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Illinois?

Perry, Illinois has about 314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Illinois?

The typical household in Perry, Illinois earns about $31,750 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 $62,300, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Illinois?

About 10.4% 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 22.6% 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 182 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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