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Perry

Oklahoma · 5,126 residents · 6.817 sq mi
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Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,465. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,126
−2%since 2000
from 5,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
752 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Perry
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,465
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,653 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,355
−3%since 2000
from $16,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(4,648)
Black3.1%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(96)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(726)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(4,322)
Black3.3%(169)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(164)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other7.5%(385)
Diversity Score33.3%(1,705)
Diversity Score
33
+140%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Oklahoma?

Perry, Oklahoma has about 5,126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Perry, Oklahoma earns about $30,465 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Oklahoma expensive?

In Perry, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Oklahoma?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Oklahoma?

About 19.6% of people in Perry, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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