State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,764.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.31%
Growth Since 2010
-3.89%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Perryton, Texas Population 2021
8,460
Perryton is a city located in Ochiltree County Texas. It is also the county seat of Ochiltree County. With a 2020 population of 8,460, it is the 271st largest city in Texas and the 3477th largest city in the United States . Perryton is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,802 in 2010. Perryton reached it's highest population of 9,233 in 2014. Spanning over 5 miles, Perryton has a population density of 1,764 people per square mile.
The average household income in Perryton is $65,102 with a poverty rate of 16.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $812 per month, and the median house value is $98,400. The median age in Perryton is 31.2 years, 30.3 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
Perryton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perryton was:
- White: 87.32%
- Other race: 7.67%
- Two or more races: 3.02%
- Black or African American: 0.89%
- Native American: 0.81%
- Asian: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Perryton, Texas is 8,460 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,538.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,802.
Perryton, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,038 | 87.32% |
| Some Other Race | 706 | 7.67% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 3.02% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 0.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 75 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.28% |
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Perryton Population by Race
Perryton Population Pyramid $2021
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Perryton Population by Age
Perryton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,073 | 2.97 | 72.2 |
| Married | 1,925 | 3.5 | 75.5 |
| Non Family | 737 | 1.18 | 61.2 |
| Female | 321 | 3.55 | 76 |
| Male | 90 | 4.24 | 77.8 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
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Perryton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 808 | 15.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 673 | 12.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,837 | 34.23% |
| Some College | 989 | 18.43% |
| Associates Degree | 317 | 5.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 555 | 10.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 3.50% |
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Perryton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Perryton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,634 | 2,471 | 612 |
| Hispanic | 2,591 | 1,281 | 109 |
| Other Race | 402 | 213 | |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 93 | 15 |
| Black | 81 | 48 | |
| Native American | 69 | 38 | 7 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.23%.
Perryton Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,353
Average Earnings
$41,983
Average Male
$19,505
Average Female
Perryton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Perryton Language by Age
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Perryton Language
50.67% of Perryton residents speak only English, while 49.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.33% of the population.
Perryton Language
Perryton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,332 | 973 | 18.25% |
| White | 3,539 | 379 | 10.71% |
| Multiple | 278 | 137 | 49.28% |
| Other | 704 | 72 | 10.23% |
16.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.04%
Male Poverty Rate
18.58%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Perryton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perryton is Multiple, with 49.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perryton is Other, with 10.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.11%.
Perryton Poverty
Perryton Poverty Rate by Education
Perryton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
59.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Perryton Married by Age and Sex
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Perryton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Perryton Marital Status by Race
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Perryton Marital Status
Perryton Veterans by War
Perryton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 328 | 6.04% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 1.10% |
| Asian | 23 | 100.00% |
| Native American | 16 | 23.19% |
Perryton Veterans by Race
Perryton Veterans by Education
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3.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
Perryton Veterans by Education
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67%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Perryton Employment by Age
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Perryton Employment by Race
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Perryton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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77.29%
Native Born
22.71%
Foreign Born
17.01%
Non Citizen
5.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
77.29% of Perryton residents were born in the United States, with 54.96% having been born in Texas. 17.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Perryton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,460 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 8,486 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 8,512 | -26 | -0.30% |
| 2018 | 8,538 | -96 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 8,634 | -207 | -2.34% |
| 2016 | 8,841 | -379 | -4.11% |
| 2015 | 9,220 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 9,233 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 9,221 | 85 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 9,136 | 141 | 1.57% |
| 2011 | 8,995 | 234 | 2.67% |
| 2010 | 8,761 | 987 | 1.20% |
| 2000 | 7,774 | 167 | 0.22% |
| 1990 | 7,607 | -384 | -0.49% |
| 1980 | 7,991 | 181 | 0.23% |
| 1970 | 7,810 | -93 | -0.12% |
| 1960 | 7,903 | 3,486 | 5.99% |
| 1950 | 4,417 | 1,593 | 2.26% |
| 1930 | 2,824 | 0.00% |