Perryton, Texas Population 2022
Perryton is a city located in Ochiltree County Texas. Perryton has a 2020 population of 8,430. It is also the county seat of Ochiltree County. Perryton is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,492 in 2010.
The average household income in Perryton is $65,102 with a poverty rate of 16.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $791 per month, and the median house value is $99,400. 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 Perrytonwas:
- White: 80.47%
- Other race: 10.15%
- Two or more races: 7.00%
- Black or African American: 1.38%
- Native American: 0.72%
- Asian: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,928 | 80.47% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 1.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 62 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race | 874 | 10.15% |
| Two or More Races | 603 | 7.00% |
Perryton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,869 | 2.98 | 75.4 |
| Married | 1,600 | 3.61 | 81.5 |
| Male | 217 | 3.66 | 90.8 |
| Female | 344 | 3.42 | 74.4 |
| Non Family | 708 | 1.13 | 57.5 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 681 | 13.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 705 | 14.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,707 | 34.29% |
| Some College | 851 | 17.10% |
| Associates Degree | 265 | 5.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 521 | 10.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 248 | 4.98% |
Perryton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 253 | 220 | 106 |
| White | 2,355 | 2,190 | 498 |
| Other Race | 451 | 287 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 2,504 | 1,285 | 259 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | |
| Black | 114 | 64 | |
| Native American | 48 | 24 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 41.90%.
$30,757
Average Earnings
$41,912
Average Male
$19,023
Average Female
Perryton Language by Age
Perryton Language
48.59% of Perryton residents speak only English, while 51.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.35% of the population.
Perryton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,072 | 335 | 10.90% |
| Other | 115 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 603 | 144 | 23.88% |
| Hispanic | 5,211 | 915 | 17.56% |
16.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.78%
Male Poverty Rate
19.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Perryton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perryton is White, with 10.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perryton is Hispanic, with 17.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.99%.
Perryton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Perryton Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Perryton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 4.60% |
| Native American | 18 | 37.50% |
| Asian | 21 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 0.85% |
Perryton Veterans by Education
3.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
53.32%
Born in Perryton
73.12%
Native Born
26.88%
Foreign Born
20.40%
Non Citizen
6.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.12% of Perryton residents were born in the United States, with 53.32% having been born in Texas. 20.40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,824 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 4,417 | 1,593 | 2.26% |
| 1960 | 7,903 | 3,486 | 5.99% |
| 1970 | 7,810 | -93 | -0.12% |
| 1980 | 7,991 | 181 | 0.23% |
| 1990 | 7,607 | -384 | -0.49% |
| 2000 | 7,774 | 167 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 8,802 | 1,028 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 8,771 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 8,740 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 8,709 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 8,678 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 8,647 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 8,616 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 8,585 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 8,554 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 8,523 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 8,492 | -31 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 8,461 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 8,430 | -31 | -0.37% |