Perry is a town located in Aiken County South Carolina. Perry has a 2024 population of 210. Perry is currently growing at a rate of 1.94% annually and its population has increased by 8.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 194 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry is $53,685 with a poverty rate of 29.54%. The median age in Perry is 31.8 years: 33.6 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 48.35% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 48.35% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 3.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 107 | 3.07 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 32 | 3.97 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 31 | 1.32 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 28 | 3.89 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 16 | 3.19 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 20.77% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 2.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 11.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 3.83% |
| High School Graduate | 69 | 37.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 3.83% |
| Some College | 37 | 20.22% |
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 | 114 | 89 | 19 |
| Black | 65 | 46 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $38,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,167 | $24,722 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,571 | $63,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,893 | $25,625 | $26,058 |
| Some College | $25,795 | $0 | $25,568 |
$25,893
Average Earnings
$25,625
Average Male
$26,058
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Perry residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 153 | 79 | 51.63% |
| White | 161 | 9 | 5.59% |
| Multiple | 11 | 8 | 72.73% |
29.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.16%
Male Poverty Rate
40.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry is Multiple, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry is White, with 5.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 31.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| High School | 15.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 30.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,250 | $58,213 |
| Households | $35,179 | $53,685 |
| Married Families | $87,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,926 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
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
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
46.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
84.68%
Born in Perry
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Perry residents were born in the United States, with 84.68% having been born in South Carolina. 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 | 230 | 4 | 1.77% |
| 2028 | 226 | 4 | 1.8% |
| 2027 | 222 | 4 | 1.83% |
| 2026 | 218 | 4 | 1.87% |
| 2025 | 214 | 4 | 1.9% |
| 2024 | 210 | 4 | 1.94% |
| 2023 | 206 | 3 | 1.48% |
| 2022 | 203 | 6 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 197 | 3 | 1.55% |
| 2020 | 194 | -52 | -21.14% |
| 2019 | 246 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 245 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 244 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 241 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 241 | 2 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 239 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 238 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 236 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 234 | 2 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 232 | 0 | 0% |