Perham, Minnesota Population 2022
Perham is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Perham has a 2020 population of 3,948. Perham is currently growing at a rate of 2.63% annually and its population has increased by 31.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,009 in 2010.
The average household income in Perham is $58,104 with a poverty rate of 10.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $693 per month, and the median house value is $146,100. The median age in Perham is 40.9 years, 41.6 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
Perham Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perhamwas:
- White: 91.16%
- Other race: 6.27%
- Black or African American: 0.94%
- Native American: 0.86%
- Two or more races: 0.77%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,196 | 91.16% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.86% |
| Some Other Race | 220 | 6.27% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.77% |
Perham Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,535 | 2.18 | 63.3 |
| Married | 539 | 2.86 | 90.4 |
| Male | 96 | 3.61 | 78.1 |
| Female | 283 | 2.77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 617 | 1.09 | 55.9 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 5.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 186 | 8.37% |
| High School Graduate | 738 | 33.21% |
| Some College | 364 | 16.38% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 8.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 470 | 21.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 6.35% |
Perham Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,068 | 1,859 | 592 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 19 | 19 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | |
| Other Race | 85 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.63%.
$40,522
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$32,351
Average Female
Perham Language by Age
Perham Language
94.25% of Perham residents speak only English, while 5.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.20% of the population.
Perham Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33 | 33 | 100.00% |
| White | 2,989 | 319 | 10.67% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.49%
Male Poverty Rate
8.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Perham
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perham is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perham is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.22%.
Perham Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Perham Married by Age and Sex
Perham Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Perham Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 9.02% |
Perham Veterans by Education
17.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.18%
Born in Perham
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.63% of Perham residents were born in the United States, with 61.18% having been born in Minnesota. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,559 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 3,009 | 450 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 3,013 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,034 | 21 | 0.70% |
| 2013 | 3,096 | 62 | 2.04% |
| 2014 | 3,192 | 96 | 3.10% |
| 2015 | 3,277 | 85 | 2.66% |
| 2016 | 3,300 | 23 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 3,410 | 110 | 3.33% |
| 2018 | 3,544 | 134 | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 3,645 | 101 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 3,746 | 101 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 3,847 | 101 | 2.70% |
| 2022 | 3,948 | 101 | 2.63% |