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Perham

Minnesota · 2,985 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 $38,580. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,985
+17%since 2000
from 2,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Perham
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,580
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,619
+19%since 2000
from $16,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,477)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(29)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,741)
Black1.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(144)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other2.2%(67)
Diversity Score20.1%(599)
Diversity Score
20
+366%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perham, Minnesota?

Perham, Minnesota has about 2,985 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perham, Minnesota?

The typical household in Perham, Minnesota earns about $38,580 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 $127,800, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Perham, Minnesota?

About 12.2% 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 10.6% 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 910 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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