Perry is a town located in Aiken County South Carolina. Perry has a 2024 population of 210. Perry is currently growing at a rate of 1.94% annually and its population has increased by 8.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 194 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry is $50,239 with a poverty rate of 34.72%. The median age in Perry is 33.3 years: 33.8 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 56.25% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 36.81% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 5.56% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 99 | 2.88 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 31 | 1.1 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 29 | 3.72 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 23 | 4.13 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 16 | 3 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 14.2% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 2.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 11.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.96% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 44.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 3.55% |
| Some College | 34 | 20.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 93 | 18 |
| Black | 46 | 36 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,021 | $23,864 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $61,042 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,375 | $24,318 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $25,179 | $0 | $25,357 |
$24,375
Average Earnings
$24,318
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.46% of Perry residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 106 | 61 | 57.55% |
| White | 162 | 22 | 13.58% |
| Multiple | 16 | 13 | 81.25% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 100% |
34.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.67%
Male Poverty Rate
47.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry is White, with 13.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 43.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28% |
| High School | 21.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 32.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,000 | $53,896 |
| Households | $32,250 | $50,239 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,281 | $31,452 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 16.26% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.43%
Born in Perry
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
98.61% of Perry residents were born in the United States, with 77.43% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 230 | 4 | 1.77% |
| 2028 | 226 | 4 | 1.8% |
| 2027 | 222 | 4 | 1.83% |
| 2026 | 218 | 4 | 1.87% |
| 2025 | 214 | 4 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 210 | 4 | 1.94% |
| 2023 | 206 | 3 | 1.48% |
| 2022 | 203 | 6 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 197 | 3 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 194 | -52 | -21.14% |
| 2019 | 246 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 245 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 244 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 241 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 241 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 239 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 238 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 236 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 234 | 2 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 232 | 0 | 0% |