Perry, GA Demographics
What is the population of Perry?
There are 22,243 residents in Perry, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.97% are males and 52.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.62% of the resident pool in Perry, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.35%. Additionally, 2.03% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 18,772 people in Perry currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 22,243 | 4.5% |
| Male Population | 10,670 | 5.3% |
| Female Population | 11,573 | 3.9% |
Male Population 47.97%
Female Population 52.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -4.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 20,378 | 6.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,413 | -4.5% |
| Not Citizen | 452 | -31.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.62%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.35%
Not Citizen 2.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 193 | -8.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 940 | -33.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,565 | 28.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 370 | -29.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 18,772 | 6.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.88%
Moved from Same County 4.3%
Moved from Same State 7.17%
Moved from Different State 1.69%
Same House as Last Year 85.95%
What are the employment statistics in Perry?
White-collar workers make up 79.21% of the working population in Perry, while blue-collar employees account for 20.79%. There are also 1,670 entrepreneurs in Perry (8.04% of the workforce); 14,028 workers employed in private companies (67.49%); and 4,322 people working in governmental institutions (20.79%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 16,462 | 118.3% |
| Blue Collar | 4,322 | 84.6% |
White Collar 79.21%
Blue Collar 20.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,670 | 126.6% |
| Private Companies | 14,028 | 113.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,322 | 106.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 764 | 57.2% |
Self Employees 8.04%
Private Companies 67.49%
Governmental Workers 20.79%
Not for Profit Companies 3.68%
How many households are there in Perry?
There are a total of 8,472 households in Perry, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.3% of these Perry households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.7%. Additionally, 39.48% of households have children and 60.52% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 8,472 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.0% |
| Family Households | 5,617 | 3.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,855 | 0.6% |
Family Households 66.3%
Non-Family Households 33.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,345 | 6.3% |
| Households without Children | 5,127 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 39.48%
Households without Children 60.52%
What are the median and average incomes in Perry?
The average annual household income in Perry is $88,445, while the median household income sits at $81,648 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $98,252, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $84,479. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,425 and $48,358, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $88,445 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $81,648 | 19.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,425 | -8.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 18,439 | 6.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Perry?
There are 9,059 housing units in Perry, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2003. Of the 8,472 occupied housing units in Perry, 67.27% are owner-occupied, while 32.73% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.07% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $218,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,267 per month in Perry.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 9,059 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 2003 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 184 | 25.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 112 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 597 | -3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,242 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 496 | -18.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 688 | -19.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 713 | -8.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,612 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,042 | 7.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 373 | 236.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,472 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,699 | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,773 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 67.27%
Renter Occupied 32.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,164 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,535 | 3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $218,900 | 12.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $173,400 | 13.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,267 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 73.07%
Without Mortgage 26.93%
What is the level of education in Perry?
Approximately 35.57% of the population in Perry holds a high school degree (that's 5,942 residents), while 24.44% have attained a college certificate (4,084 locals) and 18.66% have a bachelor's degree (3,117 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 325 | -25.3% |
| Some High School | 5,942 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 4,084 | -19.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,619 | -6.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,117 | 9.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,620 | 9.7% |
No High School 1.95%
Some High School 35.57%
Some College 24.44%
Associate Degree 9.69%
Bachelor's Degree 18.66%
Graduate Degree 9.7%
What is the marital status of Perry residents?
A total of 4,837 people in Perry have never been married (which represents 27.41% of the total population), while 9,318 of them are wedded (52.81%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 475 (2.69%) and 2,463 (13.96%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,837 | -3.1% |
| Married | 9,318 | 2.9% |
| Separated | 475 | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1,026 | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 2,463 | 7.3% |
Never Married 27.41%
Married 52.81%
Separated 2.69%
Widowed 5.82%
Divorced 13.96%
What are the most common means of transportation in Perry?
The top three means of transportation people in Perry use to get to work are: car, bicycle and walking. A total of 8,666 residents commute by car, 243 prefer going to work by bicycle and 74 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,666 | 1.1% |
| Ferryboat | 38 | -2.6% |
| Bicycle | 243 | N/A |
| Motorcycle | 16 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 74 | -13.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Perry by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.