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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,985

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.6%4,920

Hispanic/Latino

34.7%2,772

Two or More

1.8%147

Black

0.7%56

Other

0.6%51

Asian

0.4%34

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%244

High School Diploma

32.9%1,745

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%404

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%703

Associate's Degree

9.7%515

Bachelor's Degree

11.2%594

Master's Degree

3.6%192

Professional Degree

1.6%87

Doctorate

0.5%28

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,400

Median Renti

$931

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%2,031

Renter-Occupied

35.8%1,132

Total Units

3,486

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%96

$50K–$100K

31.6%642

$100K–$150K

24.1%490

$150K–$200K

15.9%322

$200K–$300K

17.7%359

$300K–$500K

2.7%55

$500K–$1M

3.3%67

Rent Distribution

Under $500

124

$500–$750

163

$750–$1,000

401

$1,000–$1,250

254

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%20

2010–2019

6.9%242

2000–2009

9.2%322

1990–1999

4.8%167

1980–1989

6.1%212

1970–1979

11.4%397

1960–1969

11.7%408

1950–1959

9%315

1940–1949

6.8%236

1939 or earlier

33.5%1,167

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.3%2,572

Electricity

16.8%531

Other

1.4%43

No Fuel

0.3%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,910

Mean Household Incomei

$81,935

Per Capita Incomei

$33,832

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

4,640

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%64

$10K–$15K

3.8%121

$15K–$20K

6.1%193

$20K–$25K

5.6%176

$25K–$30K

2.1%67

$30K–$35K

4.9%154

$35K–$40K

5.4%171

$40K–$45K

2.4%76

$45K–$50K

1.4%43

$50K–$60K

11.8%374

$60K–$75K

8.2%259

$75K–$100K

24.6%779

$100K–$125K

9.1%289

$125K–$150K

3.9%123

$150K–$200K

4.6%146

$200K+

4%128

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

Residentsi

177

Avg. Tenant Renti

$412/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing34 homes97% occupied$388/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers52 homes97% occupied$427/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,910/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

83.2%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

14.4%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.5% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% 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

1,62620.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

657

Guatemala

166

India

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,340

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,472

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

306(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured