Perry town is located in Wyoming County New York. Perry town has a 2024 population of 5,728. Perry town is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry town is $78,112 with a poverty rate of 11.24%. The median age in Perry town is 39.2 years: 39.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,915 | 85.39% |
| Other race | 389 | 6.76% |
| Black or African American | 285 | 4.95% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 2.71% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,203 | 2.44 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 1,014 | 2.99 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 735 | 1.18 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Female | 259 | 3.62 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 195 | 2.81 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.44
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 | 630 | 15.48% |
| Associates Degree | 349 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 377 | 9.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 5.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,780 | 43.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 631 | 15.51% |
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 | 3,299 | 2,820 | 534 |
| Other Race | 389 | 238 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 374 | 223 | 14 |
| Black | 275 | 185 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 5 |
| Native American | 11 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,000 | $98,800 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,450 | $0 | $48,600 |
| High School Graduate | $37,450 | $40,354 | $27,235 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,736 | $50,519 | $32,279 |
| Overall | $38,558 | $41,269 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $33,663 | $34,638 | $32,891 |
$38,558
Average Earnings
$41,269
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.7% of Perry town residents speak only English, while 4.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,584 | 393 | 8.57% |
| Black | 168 | 103 | 61.31% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 78 | 16.92% |
| Other | 361 | 69 | 19.11% |
| Multiple | 156 | 37 | 23.72% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
11.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.14%
Male Poverty Rate
13.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry town is White, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.44% |
| Some College | 7.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.36% |
| Male Employed | 11.01% |
| Female Employed | 6.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,630 | $88,570 |
| Households | $63,340 | $78,112 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,469 | $45,289 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
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
249
Number of Veterans
219
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 5.77% |
| Other Race | 31 | 7.97% |
| Black | 3 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
82.56%
Born in Perry town
95.66%
Native Born
4.34%
Foreign Born
0.05%
Non Citizen
4.29%
Naturalized
95.66% of Perry town residents were born in the United States, with 82.56% having been born in New York. 0.05% 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 | 5,623 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 5,644 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 5,665 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 5,686 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 5,707 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 5,728 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 5,749 | -21 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 5,770 | -37 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 5,807 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 5,805 | 1,416 | 32.26% |
| 2019 | 4,389 | -9 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 4,398 | 19 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 4,379 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 4,385 | -39 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 4,424 | -25 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 4,449 | -37 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 4,486 | -44 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 4,530 | -25 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 4,555 | -45 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 4,600 | 0 | 0% |