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Perham

Minnesota · 2,559 residents · 3.577 sq mi
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Perham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,397. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,800. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,559
+23%since 1990
from 2,075 in 1990
1990 – 2025
715 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 580 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+8%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Perham
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,397
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,548 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,444
+69%since 1990
from $9,759 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
59.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
40.8% rent
2.5
+4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,057)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score2.5%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,477)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score4.3%(110)
4
+72%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perham, Minnesota?

Perham, Minnesota has about 2,559 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Perham, Minnesota?

The typical household in Perham, Minnesota earns about $28,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perham, Minnesota expensive?

In Perham, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Perham, Minnesota?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Perham, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perham, Minnesota?

About 13.2% of people in Perham, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perham, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Perham, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 484 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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