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Perry

County:
Taylor County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.351
State:
Florida

Perry is a city located in Taylor County, Florida. Perry has a 2026 population of 7,528. It is also the county seat of Taylor County. Perry is currently growing at a rate of 1.5% annually and its population has increased by 9.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,861 in 2020.

The median household income in Perry is $40,898 with a poverty rate of 18.94%. The median age in Perry is 36.1 years: 32 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.5 males.

7.5K
Total Population
805
Density (mi²)
111 1.5%
Growth

Perry Population

Perry Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,5281111.5%
20257,4171111.52%
20247,30610.01%
20237,3053254.66%
20226,9801031.5%
20216,877140.2%
20206,861-3-0.04%
20196,864-12-0.17%
20186,876-19-0.28%
20176,89510.01%
20166,894-11-0.16%
20156,905-39-0.56%
20146,944-39-0.56%
20136,983240.34%
20126,959-91-1.29%
20117,050540.77%
20106,996-21-0.3%
20006,847-304-4.25%
19907,151-1,103-13.36%
19808,2545537.18%
19707,701-329-4.1%
19608,0305,233187.09%
19502,7971294.84%
19402,668-76-2.77%
19302,74400%

Median Age

Overall: 36.1 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 32 years

Perry Adults

There are 5,095 adults, (1,258 of whom are seniors) in Perry.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,028 (57%)
Male: 3,040 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Perry includes 56.03% White, 39.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,96056.03%
Black or African American2,81139.77%
Two or more races1532.16%
Asian821.16%
Other race440.62%
Native American180.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1161.64%
Two or more races811.15%
Other race440.62%
Black or African American250.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,84454.39%
Black or African American2,78639.42%
Asian821.16%
Two or more races721.02%
Native American180.25%

Perry Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Perry 's average per capita income is $40,016. Household income levels show a median of $40,898. The poverty rate stands at 18.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,205-
Families$49,744$68,568
Households$40,898$58,484
Non Families$29,878$37,547

$40,016

Average Income

$40,898

Median Household Income

18.94%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)