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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Perry

New York · 4,219 residents · 2.383 sq mi
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Perry has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,228. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,219
+7%vs 2000
vs 3,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,770 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Perry
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,228
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,596 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,869
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,794 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.7%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$359
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $499 in 2000
US average: $450
62.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
2.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,811)
Black0.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(61)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(257)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,099)
Black1.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian1.5%(63)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(379)
9
+38%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.9%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Perry, New York?

Perry, New York has about 4,219 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Perry, New York?

The typical household in Perry, New York earns about $24,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, New York expensive?

In Perry, New York, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, New York?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, New York?

About 12.7% of people in Perry, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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