Perry is a city located in Dallas County Iowa. Perry has a 2024 population of 8,021. Perry is currently growing at a rate of 0.46% annually and its population has increased by 1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,872 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry is $73,056 with a poverty rate of 11.4%. The median age in Perry is 40.2 years: 39.3 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,355 | 80.16% |
| Other race | 701 | 8.84% |
| Two or more races | 594 | 7.49% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 125 | 1.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,106 | 2.5 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 1,297 | 1.18 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 1,253 | 3.23 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 289 | 3.77 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 267 | 4.07 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 321 | 6.02% |
| Associates Degree | 523 | 9.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 554 | 10.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 4.34% |
| High School Graduate | 2,015 | 37.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 423 | 7.94% |
| Some College | 1,261 | 23.67% |
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 | 3,957 | 3,807 | 653 |
| Hispanic | 1,167 | 644 | 123 |
| Other Race | 371 | 193 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 232 | 29 |
| Black | 98 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 86 | 71 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,776 | $70,588 | $49,881 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,895 | $0 | $63,768 |
| High School Graduate | $37,093 | $48,580 | $26,029 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,375 | $41,225 | $32,460 |
| Overall | $40,642 | $46,232 | $34,306 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $43,636 | $32,975 |
$40,642
Average Earnings
$46,232
Average Male
$34,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.18% of Perry residents speak only English, while 27.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,093 | 569 | 11.17% |
| Hispanic | 2,367 | 312 | 13.18% |
| Multiple | 585 | 156 | 26.67% |
| Other | 701 | 129 | 18.4% |
| Black | 148 | 6 | 4.05% |
11.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.92%
Male Poverty Rate
10.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry is Multiple, with 26.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry is Black, with 4.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.57% |
| Some College | 9.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.46% |
| Female Employed | 6.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,762 | $85,979 |
| Households | $63,983 | $73,056 |
| Married Families | $81,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,983 | $48,831 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
403
Number of Veterans
338
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Korea | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 170 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 395 | 7.74% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.82% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
64.51%
Born in Perry
81.9%
Native Born
18.1%
Foreign Born
11.63%
Non Citizen
6.47%
Naturalized
81.9% of Perry residents were born in the United States, with 64.51% having been born in Iowa. 11.63% 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 | 8,207 | 37 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 8,170 | 37 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 8,133 | 38 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 8,095 | 37 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 8,058 | 37 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 8,021 | 37 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 7,984 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 8,017 | 68 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 7,949 | 77 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 7,872 | 162 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 7,710 | 261 | 3.5% |
| 2018 | 7,449 | -89 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 7,538 | -161 | -2.09% |
| 2016 | 7,699 | 33 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 7,666 | -309 | -3.87% |
| 2014 | 7,975 | -73 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 8,048 | 31 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 8,017 | 56 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 7,961 | 204 | 2.63% |
| 2010 | 7,757 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,633 | 981 | 14.75% |
| 1990 | 6,652 | -401 | -5.69% |
| 1980 | 7,053 | 147 | 2.13% |
| 1970 | 6,906 | 464 | 7.2% |
| 1960 | 6,442 | 268 | 4.34% |
| 1950 | 6,174 | 197 | 3.3% |
| 1940 | 5,977 | 96 | 1.63% |
| 1930 | 5,881 | 239 | 4.24% |
| 1920 | 5,642 | 1,012 | 21.86% |
| 1910 | 4,630 | 644 | 16.16% |
| 1900 | 3,986 | 1,106 | 38.4% |
| 1890 | 2,880 | -5,327 | -64.91% |