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Perry

South Carolina · 233 residents · 0.958 sq mi
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Perry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,000. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
−2%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+8%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091762443113791990201020202024Perry
2024250
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,321
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,946
+67%since 2000
from $13,171 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(131)
Black44.3%(105)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(140)
Black37.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(138)
Diversity Score
59
−4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
63.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, South Carolina?

Perry, South Carolina has about 233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, South Carolina?

The typical household in Perry, South Carolina earns about $32,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, South Carolina expensive?

In Perry, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $51,000.

How educated are people in Perry, South Carolina?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, South Carolina?

About 27.5% of people in Perry, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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