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Perry

County:
Houston County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
28.638
State:
Georgia

Perry is a city located in Houston County, Georgia. Perry has a 2026 population of 26,721. It is also the county seat of Houston County. Perry is currently growing at a rate of 3.75% annually and its population has increased by 27.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,933 in 2020.

The median household income in Perry is $76,909 with a poverty rate of 13.87%. The median age in Perry is 36.2 years: 35.5 years for males, and 37.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males.

26.7K
Total Population
933
Density (mi²)
965 3.75%
Growth

Perry Population

Perry Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202626,7219653.75%
202525,7569643.89%
202424,7927693.2%
202324,0235382.29%
202223,4851,2555.65%
202122,2301,6177.84%
202020,9333,25318.4%
201917,6805683.32%
201817,1127254.42%
201716,3875343.37%
201615,8537224.77%
201515,1313292.22%
201414,8022021.38%
201314,6002151.49%
201214,3853492.49%
201114,0364193.08%
201013,617-222-1.6%
20009,6021501.59%
19909,452-1-0.01%
19809,4531,68221.64%
19707,7711,73928.83%
19606,0322,18356.72%
19503,84900%

Median Age

Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 35.5 years

Perry Adults

There are 17,555 adults, (3,312 of whom are seniors) in Perry.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,362 (53.7%)
Male: 10,639 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Perry includes 57.73% White, 32.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,27857.73%
Black or African American7,52132.7%
Two or more races1,6097%
Asian3881.69%
Other race1750.76%
Native American300.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races9003.91%
White1470.64%
Other race1290.56%
Black or African American460.2%
Asian170.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White13,13157.09%
Black or African American7,47532.5%
Two or more races7093.08%
Asian3711.61%
Other race460.2%
Native American300.13%

Perry Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Perry 's average per capita income is $48,626. Household income levels show a median of $76,909. The poverty rate stands at 13.87%.

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$116,617-
Families$96,596$105,452
Households$76,909$90,846
Non Families$34,514$49,782

$48,626

Average Income

$76,909

Median Household Income

13.87%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)