Perryton is a city located in Ochiltree County Texas. Perryton has a 2024 population of 8,146. It is also the county seat of Ochiltree County. Perryton is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,436 in 2020.
The average household income in Perryton is $74,923 with a poverty rate of 13.5%. The median age in Perryton is 33.1 years: 33.4 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perryton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,180 | 71.33% |
| Other race | 1,275 | 14.72% |
| Two or more races | 985 | 11.37% |
| Native American | 97 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,206 | 2.68 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 1,445 | 3.29 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 929 | 1.19 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 532 | 3.14 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 300 | 3.54 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
71.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 616 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 4.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 629 | 11.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 373 | 7.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,827 | 34.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 688 | 13% |
| Some College | 936 | 17.69% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,672 | 1,589 | 375 |
| White | 2,386 | 2,174 | 503 |
| Other Race | 624 | 449 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 584 | 431 | 163 |
| Native American | 88 | 83 | 71 |
| Black | 79 | 44 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 80.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,882 | $73,708 | $47,109 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,274 | $91,333 | $68,300 |
| High School Graduate | $34,334 | $52,917 | $14,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,574 | $42,672 | $23,162 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $54,957 | $25,740 |
| Some College | $45,423 | $58,698 | $30,208 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$54,957
Average Male
$25,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.12% of Perryton residents speak only English, while 54.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,323 | 723 | 13.58% |
| White | 2,973 | 433 | 14.56% |
| Other | 1,269 | 83 | 6.54% |
| Multiple | 973 | 24 | 2.47% |
| Native | 97 | 4 | 4.12% |
13.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.96%
Male Poverty Rate
16.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perryton is White, with 14.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perryton is Multiple, with 2.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.82% |
| Some College | 8.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.79% |
| Male Employed | 7.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,375 | $78,266 |
| Households | $61,067 | $74,923 |
| Married Families | $80,768 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,188 | $59,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
229
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 3.9% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
45.34%
Born in Perryton
65.92%
Native Born
34.08%
Foreign Born
26.43%
Non Citizen
7.65%
Naturalized
65.92% of Perryton residents were born in the United States, with 45.34% having been born in Texas. 26.43% 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 | 7,785 | -72 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 7,857 | -72 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 7,929 | -73 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 8,002 | -72 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 8,074 | -72 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 8,146 | -73 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 8,219 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 8,210 | -68 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 8,278 | -158 | -1.87% |
| 2020 | 8,436 | -64 | -0.75% |
| 2019 | 8,500 | -38 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 8,538 | -107 | -1.24% |
| 2017 | 8,645 | -201 | -2.27% |
| 2016 | 8,846 | -369 | -4% |
| 2015 | 9,215 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 9,229 | 9 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,220 | 84 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 9,136 | 139 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 8,997 | 236 | 2.69% |
| 2010 | 8,761 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,774 | 167 | 2.2% |
| 1990 | 7,607 | -384 | -4.81% |
| 1980 | 7,991 | 181 | 2.32% |
| 1970 | 7,810 | -93 | -1.18% |
| 1960 | 7,903 | 3,486 | 78.92% |
| 1950 | 4,417 | 1,593 | 56.41% |
| 1930 | 2,824 | -4,961 | -63.73% |