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Perley

Minnesota · 113 residents · 0.247 sq mi
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Perley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,042. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−7%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+11%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4164881111341990201020202024Perley
2024126
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,042
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,051
+129%since 2000
from $13,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(9)
Diversity Score26.2%(30)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perley, Minnesota?

Perley, Minnesota has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Perley, Minnesota earns about $61,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perley, Minnesota expensive?

In Perley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $75,900.

How educated are people in Perley, Minnesota?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Perley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perley, Minnesota?

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

Has Perley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Perley, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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