Perry township is located in Berks County Pennsylvania. Perry township has a 2024 population of 2,501. Perry township is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,473 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry township is $94,103 with a poverty rate of 7.83%. The median age in Perry township is 48.8 years: 49.1 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,289 | 96.91% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 946 | 2.5 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 573 | 2.87 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.22 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Male | 59 | 3.83 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 59 | 3.07 | 39 | 61 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 8.94% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 11.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 7% |
| High School Graduate | 853 | 47.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.83% |
| Some College | 244 | 13.55% |
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 | 1,763 | 1,569 | 341 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 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 19.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,091 | $81,042 | $56,618 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,587 | $56,827 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,592 | $52,230 | $28,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,000 | $43,654 | $32,000 |
| Overall | $50,236 | $56,659 | $34,500 |
| Some College | $53,309 | $58,589 | $36,250 |
$50,236
Average Earnings
$56,659
Average Male
$34,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.93% of Perry township residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,289 | 151 | 6.6% |
| Multiple | 56 | 34 | 60.71% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 9 | 23.08% |
7.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.65%
Male Poverty Rate
8.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry township is Multiple, with 60.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry township is White, with 6.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.07% |
| Some College | 7.26% |
| High School | 7.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.67% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $106,891 |
| Households | $73,409 | $94,103 |
| Married Families | $93,516 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,693 | $53,600 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
163
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 7.72% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 34.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
88.1%
Born in Perry township
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.45% of Perry township residents were born in the United States, with 88.1% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,541 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 2,533 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 2,525 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 2,517 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 2,509 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 2,501 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 2,493 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 2,485 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 2,482 | 9 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 2,473 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 2,478 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 2,474 | 17 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 2,457 | 15 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 2,442 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,435 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,436 | 8 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 2,428 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 2,425 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,424 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 2,419 | 0 | 0% |