Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Perry, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,073

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.7%1,964

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%73

Two or More

1.7%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%20

High School Diploma

30.1%435

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%175

Some College (1+ yr)

18.2%263

Associate's Degree

10.9%157

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%287

Master's Degree

2.5%36

Professional Degree

0.7%10

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,000

Median Renti

$1,091

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%545

Renter-Occupied

38.7%344

Total Units

947

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%18

$50K–$100K

9.7%53

$100K–$150K

25.7%140

$150K–$200K

26.4%144

$200K–$300K

26.2%143

$300K–$500K

5.9%32

$1M+

2.8%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

113

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%5

2010–2019

2.1%20

2000–2009

12.1%115

1990–1999

13%123

1980–1989

9%85

1970–1979

19.4%184

1960–1969

4%38

1950–1959

7.9%75

1940–1949

14.4%136

1939 or earlier

17.5%166

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.5%689

Electricity

16.4%146

No Fuel

2.4%21

Wood

1.7%15

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%12

Fuel Oil

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,321

Mean Household Incomei

$81,052

Per Capita Incomei

$35,690

Poverty Ratei

19.1%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

1,157

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

7.1%63

$15K–$20K

8%71

$20K–$25K

7.4%66

$25K–$30K

0.7%6

$30K–$35K

3.7%33

$35K–$40K

5.3%47

$40K–$45K

2.9%26

$45K–$50K

2.4%21

$50K–$60K

4%36

$60K–$75K

8%71

$75K–$100K

19.2%171

$100K–$125K

9.3%83

$125K–$150K

3.4%30

$150K–$200K

16.5%147

$200K+

2%18

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

361.7%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,055

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,075

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured