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Perris, California
Perris, city, in Riverside County, California. Perris had 83,237 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 78,700 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 80,511 (±83). GEOID 0656700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,237
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 78,700 · ACS 2020-2024: 80,511 ±83
Median household income
$88,911
±$4,235 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$474,700
±$12,009 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,876
±$126 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Perris and what county is it in?
Perris is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 31.6 square miles of land, 2,493 residents per square mile in 2020.
Perris is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Perris, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 83,237 people lived in Perris on July 1, 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 78,700 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 80,511 (±83).
| Measure | Perris | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 80,511 ±83 | 2,478,600 | +3,221 |
| Households | 19,447 ±617 | 775,335 | +2,305 |
| Average household size | 4.13 ±0.13 | 3.15 | −0.36 |
| Housing units | 20,095 ±628 | 869,414 | +2,120 |
Perris's population since 2000
From 36,189 in 2000 to 83,237 in 2025: up 130.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Perris as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Perris?
The median resident of Perris is 31.3 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 77.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.2%. 29.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Perris | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 ±0.8 | 37.0 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% ±0.9 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.9% ±1.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±1.2 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 77.7% ±2.4 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±1.3 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±0.9 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.7% ±2.1 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 64.4% ±2.5 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±1.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5% ±1.7 pts | 7.7% | +2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 72.1% ±2.2 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.3% ±1.5 pts | 25.6% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±0.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.9% ±1.4 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Perris earn?
Half of Perris's 19,447 households earn less than $88,911 a year (±$4,235), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,554 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,357 after inflation. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perris | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,911 ±$4,235 | $93,074 | +$10,357 |
| Mean household income | $102,341 ±$4,168 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,704 ±$974 | $38,317 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% ±1.9 pts | 10.6% | −6.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.7% ±3.7 pts | 13.2% | −11.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.2% ±2.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±0.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.3% ±1.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Perris?
Owners occupy 68.8% of Perris's occupied homes and renters 31.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $474,700 by its owner (±$12,009). The median renter pays $1,876 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perris | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $474,700 ±$12,009 | $557,300 | +$128,137 |
| Median gross rent | $1,876 ±$126 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1% ±5.7 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,185 ±$88 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.8% ±2.5 pts | 69.1% | +5.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.2% ±2.5 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 20,095 ±628 | 869,414 | +2,120 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.8% ±2.1 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% ±1.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.2% ±2.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Perris building?
Builders took permits for 446 new housing units in Perris in 2025 (444 in single-family houses), 5.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Perris work and get to work?
79.0% of Perris's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Perris | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.9% ±2.0 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±1.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0% ±2.3 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5% ±1.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±1.2 pts | 12.3% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.1 min ±1.7 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Perris?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Perris, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,453 (Tract 428.01) to $115,515 (Tract 426.30).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 426.30Riverside County | 6,898 | $115,515 |
| Tract 426.26Riverside County | 9,385 | $113,246 |
| Tract 426.29Riverside County | 6,574 | $99,775 |
| Tract 426.25Riverside County | 6,377 | $101,530 |
| Tract 428.02Riverside County | 6,040 | $83,077 |
| Tract 426.31Riverside County | 5,497 | $88,564 |
| Tract 426.27Riverside County | 4,978 | $91,618 |
| Tract 426.28Riverside County | 4,911 | $68,194 |
| Tract 428.01Riverside County | 4,686 | $59,453 |
| Tract 427.46Riverside County | 4,583 | $95,239 |
| Tract 427.47Riverside County | 4,305 | $85,442 |
| Tract 427.31Riverside County | 9,624 | $100,479 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Perris) · Census block assignment files
How does Perris compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Perris is the 443rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 102nd-most populous of 483 in California.
Perris ranks 577th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 102nd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 44th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 530th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 577th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 885th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 664th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 476th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 445th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 867th | 988 |
| Median age | 948th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 471st | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 765th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 122nd | 1,069 |
Perris's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Perris with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Perris?
6 of the 57 figures for Perris on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Perris are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Perris.