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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Perry

New York · 3,945 residents · 2.383 sq mi
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Perry has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,596. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,945
−6%since 1990
from 4,219 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,655 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,770 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+13%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Perry
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,596
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,228 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,794
+55%since 1990
from $10,869 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$499
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
35.3% rent
1.7
−15%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(4,099)
Black1.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian1.5%(63)
Diversity Score9%(379)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(3,811)
Black0.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(61)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score6.5%(257)
7
−28%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−7%since 1990
from 21.9 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 Perry, New York?

Perry, New York has about 3,945 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Perry, New York earns about $35,596 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, New York?

About 13.3% 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 8.7% of people in Perry, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 274 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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