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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,729

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.6%1,463

Black

7.6%132

Hispanic/Latino

5%86

Two or More

2.4%41

Asian

0.2%4

Other

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%32

High School Diploma

29.4%351

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%61

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%233

Associate's Degree

9.2%110

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%214

Master's Degree

10.6%127

Professional Degree

2.3%28

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

97.1%

BA or Higher

31.1%

Graduate+

13.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,800

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.9%544

Renter-Occupied

11.1%68

Total Units

689

Homeownership

88.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%3

$50K–$100K

4.2%23

$100K–$150K

5.5%30

$150K–$200K

19.7%107

$200K–$300K

39%212

$300K–$500K

30.5%166

$500K–$1M

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

9.6%66

2010–2019

4.8%33

2000–2009

27.9%192

1990–1999

16.8%116

1980–1989

6.1%42

1970–1979

6.2%43

1960–1969

3%21

1950–1959

5.8%40

1940–1949

1.3%9

1939 or earlier

18.4%127

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.6%518

Electricity

14.1%86

Fuel Oil

0.8%5

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,917

Mean Household Incomei

$114,482

Per Capita Incomei

$41,867

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

943

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%11

$10K–$15K

1.5%9

$15K–$20K

0.5%3

$20K–$25K

1.8%11

$25K–$30K

3.1%19

$30K–$35K

2.6%16

$35K–$40K

2%12

$40K–$45K

3.3%20

$45K–$50K

3.3%20

$50K–$60K

7%43

$60K–$75K

12.7%78

$75K–$100K

13.1%80

$100K–$125K

13.1%80

$125K–$150K

12.1%74

$150K–$200K

12.1%74

$200K+

10.1%62

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

920

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

925

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

153(12% of civilian adults)