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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Perryton

Texas · 7,774 residents · 4.798 sq mi
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Perryton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,363. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,774
+2%since 1990
from 7,607 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,620 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,585 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+3%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Perryton
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,363
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,644 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,431
+20%since 1990
from $13,674 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
72.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
27.4% rent
1.2
−28%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(6,596)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,364)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score53%(4,029)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(4,967)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(2,653)
Asian0.4%(31)
Diversity Score57.4%(4,464)
57
+8%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+27%since 1990
from 11.8 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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How many people live in Perryton, Texas?

Perryton, Texas has about 7,774 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Perryton, Texas?

The typical household in Perryton, Texas earns about $37,363 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perryton, Texas expensive?

In Perryton, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,200, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Perryton, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Perryton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perryton, Texas?

About 13.2% of people in Perryton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perryton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Perryton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 167 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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