Perry is a city located in Houston County Georgia. Perry has a 2024 population of 25,057. It is also the county seat of Houston County. Perry is currently growing at a rate of 4.28% annually and its population has increased by 19.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,944 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry is $79,890 with a poverty rate of 13.4%. The median age in Perry is 36.5 years: 34.7 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,481 | 58.65% |
| Black or African American | 6,548 | 30.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,266 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 533 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 316 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,247 | 2.47 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 4,071 | 3.27 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 2,839 | 1.03 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Female | 1,071 | 3.16 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Male | 266 | 3 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 703 | 4.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,653 | 11.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,667 | 18.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,477 | 10.24% |
| High School Graduate | 4,137 | 28.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 367 | 2.54% |
| Some College | 3,417 | 23.69% |
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 | 8,607 | 8,147 | 2,680 |
| Black | 4,289 | 3,919 | 918 |
| Hispanic | 798 | 604 | 232 |
| 2+ Races | 600 | 589 | 303 |
| Asian | 382 | 340 | 137 |
| Other Race | 163 | 80 | 0 |
| Native American | 68 | 68 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,148 | $88,578 | $48,468 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,606 | $86,250 | $65,568 |
| High School Graduate | $37,660 | $37,790 | $37,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,406 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,787 | $56,713 | $40,616 |
| Some College | $42,878 | $46,860 | $33,765 |
$45,787
Average Earnings
$56,713
Average Male
$40,616
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.17% of Perry residents speak only English, while 7.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,187 | 1,174 | 18.98% |
| White | 11,594 | 935 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,441 | 534 | 37.06% |
| Multiple | 1,147 | 491 | 42.81% |
| Other | 316 | 41 | 12.97% |
| Asian | 533 | 14 | 2.63% |
13.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.22%
Male Poverty Rate
14.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry is Multiple, with 42.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry is Asian, with 2.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.26% |
| High School | 16.78% |
| Some College | 9.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.42% |
| Female Employed | 11.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.77% |
| Male Employed | 4.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,156 | $95,507 |
| Households | $68,507 | $79,890 |
| Married Families | $99,668 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,520 | $44,772 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,863
Number of Veterans
1,574
Male Veterans
289
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 912 |
| First Gulf War | 615 |
| Vietnam | 463 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 727 |
| 55 to 64 | 370 |
| 65 to 74 | 364 |
| 75+ | 240 |
| 18 to 34 | 162 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,269 | 13.09% |
| Black | 491 | 9.84% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 14.37% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 4.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
57.07%
Born in Perry
92.73%
Native Born
7.27%
Foreign Born
3.1%
Non Citizen
4.17%
Naturalized
92.73% of Perry residents were born in the United States, with 57.07% having been born in Georgia. 3.1% 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 | 30,198 | 1,028 | 3.52% |
| 2028 | 29,170 | 1,028 | 3.65% |
| 2027 | 28,142 | 1,029 | 3.8% |
| 2026 | 27,113 | 1,028 | 3.94% |
| 2025 | 26,085 | 1,028 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | 25,057 | 1,028 | 4.28% |
| 2023 | 24,029 | 515 | 2.19% |
| 2022 | 23,514 | 1,265 | 5.69% |
| 2021 | 22,249 | 1,305 | 6.23% |
| 2020 | 20,944 | 3,264 | 18.46% |
| 2019 | 17,680 | 568 | 3.32% |
| 2018 | 17,112 | 725 | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 16,387 | 534 | 3.37% |
| 2016 | 15,853 | 722 | 4.77% |
| 2015 | 15,131 | 329 | 2.22% |
| 2014 | 14,802 | 202 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 14,600 | 215 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 14,385 | 349 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 14,036 | 419 | 3.08% |
| 2010 | 13,617 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,602 | 150 | 1.59% |
| 1990 | 9,452 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 1980 | 9,453 | 1,682 | 21.64% |
| 1970 | 7,771 | 1,739 | 28.83% |
| 1960 | 6,032 | 2,183 | 56.72% |
| 1950 | 3,849 | -26,349 | -87.25% |