Perry is a city located in Shiawassee County Michigan. Perry has a 2024 population of 2,145. Perry is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 3.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,069 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry is $70,269 with a poverty rate of 16.98%. The median age in Perry is 36 years: 38.9 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,162 | 94.78% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 29 | 1.27% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 915 | 2.49 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 384 | 3.39 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 316 | 1.13 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Female | 160 | 2.94 | 58.8 | 41.3 |
| Male | 55 | 2.65 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 6.25% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 170 | 11.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 6.58% |
| High School Graduate | 535 | 35.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.92% |
| Some College | 417 | 27.45% |
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 | 1,412 | 1,311 | 265 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 4 |
| Native American | 13 | 5 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $56,852 | $73,000 | $55,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $41,875 |
| High School Graduate | $36,295 | $55,032 | $30,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $85,147 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,750 | $55,729 | $34,934 |
| Some College | $38,292 | $46,731 | $32,917 |
$43,750
Average Earnings
$55,729
Average Male
$34,934
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.54% of Perry residents speak only English, while 3.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,134 | 380 | 17.81% |
| Multiple | 22 | 3 | 13.64% |
16.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.76%
Male Poverty Rate
21.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry is White, with 17.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry is Multiple, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.14% |
| High School | 8.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Male Employed | 9.21% |
| Female Employed | 7.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,328 | $80,649 |
| Households | $69,306 | $70,269 |
| Married Families | $80,238 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,458 | $43,689 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
100
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 6.13% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 21.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
84.44%
Born in Perry
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
97.98% of Perry residents were born in the United States, with 84.44% having been born in Michigan. 1.67% 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 | 2,240 | 19 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 2,221 | 19 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 2,202 | 19 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 2,183 | 19 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 2,164 | 19 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 2,145 | 19 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 2,126 | 12 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 2,114 | 33 | 1.59% |
| 2021 | 2,081 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,069 | -17 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 2,086 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 2,085 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 2,097 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 2,101 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 2,096 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 2,104 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 2,107 | -14 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 2,121 | -21 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 2,142 | -23 | -1.06% |
| 2010 | 2,165 | 0 | 0% |