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Perry

Missouri · 665 residents · 1.383 sq mi
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Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,893. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,200. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
665
Unchangedsince 2000
from 666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
−2%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5936567187808431990201020202024Perry
2024640
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,893
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,815
+3%since 2000
from $18,304 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(652)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(612)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other13.9%(93)
Diversity Score33.8%(224)
Diversity Score
34
+804%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Missouri?

Perry, Missouri has about 665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Missouri?

The typical household in Perry, Missouri earns about $35,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Missouri expensive?

In Perry, Missouri, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Missouri?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Missouri?

About 20.5% of people in Perry, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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