Perham is a city located in Otter Tail County Minnesota. Perham has a 2024 population of 3,716. Perham is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 5.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,514 in 2020.
The average household income in Perham is $63,098 with a poverty rate of 17.55%. The median age in Perham is 41.9 years: 42.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,992 | 84.9% |
| Other race | 292 | 8.29% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,493 | 2.26 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 715 | 1.1 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 437 | 2.94 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Female | 236 | 3.39 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Male | 105 | 4.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.26
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 | 231 | 10.14% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 476 | 20.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 638 | 27.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 4.65% |
| Some College | 464 | 20.36% |
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 | 2,023 | 1,907 | 568 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 163 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 30 | 30 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,076 | $55,987 | $53,646 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $53,872 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,810 | $39,006 | $18,992 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,668 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,567 | $47,147 | $46,250 |
| Some College | $47,875 | $46,509 | $52,132 |
$46,567
Average Earnings
$47,147
Average Male
$46,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.71% of Perham residents speak only English, while 8.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,887 | 390 | 13.51% |
| Multiple | 141 | 111 | 78.72% |
| Black | 94 | 94 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 58 | 16.57% |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 100% |
17.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.37%
Male Poverty Rate
14.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perham is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perham is White, with 13.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.88% |
| High School | 26.69% |
| Some College | 14.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.49% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
| Female Employed | 5.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,963 | $80,463 |
| Households | $46,509 | $63,098 |
| Married Families | $108,942 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,089 | $40,976 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
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
221
Number of Veterans
221
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 9.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
19.2%
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
57.97%
Born in Perham
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
2.47%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
96.59% of Perham residents were born in the United States, with 57.97% having been born in Minnesota. 2.47% 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 | 3,969 | 50 | 1.28% |
| 2028 | 3,919 | 51 | 1.32% |
| 2027 | 3,868 | 51 | 1.34% |
| 2026 | 3,817 | 50 | 1.33% |
| 2025 | 3,767 | 51 | 1.37% |
| 2024 | 3,716 | 50 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 3,666 | 32 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 3,634 | 37 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 3,597 | 83 | 2.36% |
| 2020 | 3,514 | -127 | -3.49% |
| 2019 | 3,641 | 103 | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 3,538 | 130 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3,408 | 107 | 3.24% |
| 2016 | 3,301 | 23 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 3,278 | 85 | 2.66% |
| 2014 | 3,193 | 96 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 3,097 | 63 | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 3,034 | 20 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 3,014 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 3,009 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,559 | -1,410 | -35.53% |