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.

Perryton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,585

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

61.3%5,261

White

35.8%3,072

Two or More

1.5%125

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%80

Asian

0.3%28

Other

0.2%15

Black

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%363

High School Diploma

28.1%1,460

Some College (<1 yr)

4%209

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%687

Associate's Degree

4.5%236

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%749

Master's Degree

5.1%267

Professional Degree

0.3%13

Doctorate

1.2%63

HS or Higher

77.9%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$126,500

Median Renti

$1,005

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.1%2,328

Renter-Occupied

27.9%902

Total Units

3,747

Homeownership

72.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

303

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

184

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%12

2010–2019

10.6%396

2000–2009

3.6%136

1990–1999

10%374

1980–1989

14.5%545

1970–1979

19.4%727

1960–1969

27.4%1,026

1950–1959

8.6%321

1940–1949

3.2%120

1939 or earlier

2.4%90

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.7%2,317

Electricity

26.4%854

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%30

Wood

0.5%16

Other

0.2%7

Solar

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,514

Mean Household Incomei

$80,002

Per Capita Incomei

$30,559

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

0.3%

Labor Forcei

4,355

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,56529.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,452

Guatemala

India

Workforce

Total Employed

4,341

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

189(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.2%Insured

25.8%Uninsured