Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Perry, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,001

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.1%13,131

Black

32.5%7,475

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%1,239

Two or More

3.1%709

Asian

1.6%371

Other

0.2%46

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%718

High School Diploma

20.7%3,234

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%1,423

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%2,584

Associate's Degree

12.3%1,921

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%2,389

Master's Degree

9.6%1,505

Professional Degree

2.1%326

Doctorate

1.9%293

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

13.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$225,300

Median Renti

$1,132

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.8%5,867

Renter-Occupied

35.2%3,184

Total Units

9,432

Homeownership

64.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%242

$50K–$100K

6.2%362

$100K–$150K

9.5%555

$150K–$200K

20.3%1,191

$200K–$300K

38.1%2,235

$300K–$500K

19.9%1,167

$500K–$1M

1.4%85

$1M+

0.5%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

162

$500–$750

326

$750–$1,000

657

$1,000–$1,250

689

$1,250–$1,500

447

$1,500–$2,000

461

$2,000+

278

Year Built

2020 or later

6.1%580

2010–2019

33.4%3,149

2000–2009

15.2%1,438

1990–1999

8.9%838

1980–1989

6.5%609

1970–1979

5.8%550

1960–1969

14.2%1,337

1950–1959

6.5%609

1940–1949

1.2%114

1939 or earlier

2.2%208

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.3%7,723

Utility Gas

13.7%1,236

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%40

Wood

0.3%25

Solar

0.2%14

No Fuel

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,909

Mean Household Incomei

$90,846

Per Capita Incomei

$36,748

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

12,016

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%349

$10K–$15K

4.3%390

$15K–$20K

7.8%705

$20K–$25K

4%358

$25K–$30K

2.9%262

$30K–$35K

4%363

$35K–$40K

2.9%261

$40K–$45K

3.5%317

$45K–$50K

3.3%299

$50K–$60K

4%359

$60K–$75K

8.1%735

$75K–$100K

12.7%1,146

$100K–$125K

12.6%1,138

$125K–$150K

9%815

$150K–$200K

11.6%1,047

$200K+

5.6%507

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

229

Residentsi

332

Avg. Tenant Renti

$356/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes100% occupied$305/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers129 homes62% occupied$397/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 850 homes94% occupied$302/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,909/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

81.6%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

16.2%

Low income$38K–$62K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

92.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.1% of subsidized households are minority

17.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,0654.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

214

Philippines

158

Korea

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,971

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,155

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,400(13.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.9%Insured

10.1%Uninsured