City · Florida
Perry, Florida
Perry, city, in Taylor County, Florida. Perry had 7,330 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,898 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,068 (±19). GEOID 1256150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,330
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,898 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,068 ±19
Median household income
$40,898
±$7,803 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$150,500
±$27,620 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$986
±$79 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Perry and what county is it in?
Perry is a city in Taylor County, Florida. It covers 9.4 square miles of land, 738 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Perry, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,330 people lived in Perry on July 1, 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 6,898 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,068 (±19).
| Measure | Perry | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,068 ±19 | 21,503 | +172 |
| Households | 2,789 ±315 | 7,976 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.27 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,291 ±297 | 11,259 | no clear change |
Perry's population since 2000
From 6,847 in 2000 to 7,330 in 2025: up 7.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Perry 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 Perry?
The median resident of Perry is 36.1 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 39.4%.
| Measure | Perry | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±5.8 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±3.6 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±4.5 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 43.0% ±4.6 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.4% ±4.3 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 39.4% ±3.9 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9% ±8.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5% ±5.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3% ±4.9 pts | 20.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1% ±4.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±3.4 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3% ±5.2 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±2.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±3.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
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 Perry earn?
Half of Perry's 2,789 households earn less than $40,898 a year (±$7,803), against $49,073 in Taylor County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $42,836 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perry | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,898 ±$7,803 | $49,073 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,484 ±$8,682 | $74,169 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,347 ±$3,240 | $28,746 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.9% ±9.4 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6% ±19.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.0% ±7.5 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.8% ±6.3 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2% ±6.4 pts | 81.2% | – |
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 Perry?
Owners occupy 59.5% of Perry's occupied homes and renters 40.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 by its owner (±$27,620). The median renter pays $986 a month including utilities, and 50.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perry | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,500 ±$27,620 | $114,600 | +$38,753 |
| Median gross rent | $986 ±$79 | $988 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.0% ±15.9 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,352 ±$366 | $1,246 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.5% ±7.5 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.5% ±7.5 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,291 ±297 | 11,259 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9% ±9.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.2% ±8.1 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.3% ±7.2 pts | 40.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8% ±3.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.2% ±6.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
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 Perry building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Perry in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
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 Perry work and get to work?
66.3% of Perry's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Perry | Taylor County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7% ±6.2 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±4.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3% ±9.4 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.3% ±4.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.7% ±4.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±8.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.2 min ±2.9 | 21.3 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 Perry?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Perry, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,220 (Tract 9502.02) to $54,080 (Tract 9503.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503.01Taylor County | 2,992 | $40,694 |
| Tract 9502.02Taylor County | 3,138 | $38,220 |
| Tract 9503.02Taylor County | 3,492 | $54,080 |
| Tract 9501Taylor County | 3,444 | $57,656 |
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 Perry) · Census block assignment files
How does Perry compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Perry is the 3,959th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 198th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Perry ranks 718th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 198th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 124th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 615th | 770 |
| Median household income | 718th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 670th | 763 |
| Median home value | 707th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 641st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 144th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 600th | 733 |
| Median age | 646th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 579th | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 753rd | 764 |
Perry's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Perry 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 Perry?
17 of the 57 figures for Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry.