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Perry

Michigan · 2,188 residents · 2.516 sq mi
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Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $122,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,188
+6%since 2000
from 2,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+5%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Perry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,219
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,413
+28%since 2000
from $16,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,009)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(68)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,098)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(37)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.8%(62)
Diversity Score12.2%(266)
Diversity Score
12
+271%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Michigan?

Perry, Michigan has about 2,188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Michigan?

The typical household in Perry, Michigan earns about $39,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Michigan expensive?

In Perry, Michigan, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Michigan?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Michigan?

About 14.2% of people in Perry, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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