CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Perry

Kansas · 901 residents · 0.749 sq mi

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Perry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,013. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $73,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.3

US median: 35.2

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

901

+2%since 1990

from 881 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,203 / sq mi

+2%since 1990

from 1,176 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.3

+11%since 1990

from 33.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,013

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $26,161 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,577

+44%since 1990

from $12,188 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.9%

−3.3 ptssince 1990

from 11.1% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$73,000

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $49,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$411

−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $338 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

73.2%

−0.2 ptssince 1990

from 73.4% in 1990

26.8% rent

Afford Score

1.9

Unchangedsince 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.5%(868)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)

Asian0%(0)

Diversity Score5.8%(51)

2000

White, non-Hispanic93.6%(843)

Black0.7%(6)

Hispanic / Latino1%(9)

Asian0.3%(3)

Diversity Score5.2%(46)

Diversity Score

−11%since 1990

from 6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.1%

+4.6 ptssince 1990

from 11.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

86.3%

+5.7 ptssince 1990

from 80.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.3%

Unchangedsince 1990

from 4.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.1 min

−45%since 1990

from 25.5 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Kansas?

Perry, Kansas has about 901 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Perry, Kansas?

The typical household in Perry, Kansas earns about $39,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Kansas expensive?

In Perry, Kansas, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Kansas?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Kansas?

About 7.9% of people in Perry, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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