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Perry

Michigan · 2,091 residents · 2.516 sq mi
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Perry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,091
+1%since 2000
from 2,065 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
831 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+12%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Perry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,911
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,198
+50%since 2000
from $16,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,904)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(46)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score8.8%(184)
Diversity Score
9
+167%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Michigan?

Perry, Michigan has about 2,091 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Michigan?

The typical household in Perry, Michigan earns about $64,911 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Michigan?

About 16.3% 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 16.6% of people in Perry, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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