Township · Indiana
Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana
Perry Township, Monroe County, township, in Monroe County, Indiana. Perry Township, Monroe County had 52,290 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 52,807 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 53,140 (±49). GEOID 1810559112.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
52,290
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 52,807 · ACS 2020-2024: 53,140 ±49
Median household income
$66,567
±$3,832 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$327,400
±$16,621 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,222
±$37 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Perry Township, Monroe County and what county is it in?
Perry Township, Monroe County is a township in Monroe County, Indiana. It covers 35.4 square miles of land, 1,494 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Bloomington (city) and Smithville-Sanders (CDP) also lie in it.
Perry Township, Monroe County is in the Bloomington, IN 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 Perry Township, Monroe County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 52,290 people lived in Perry Township, Monroe County on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 52,807 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 53,140 (±49).
| Measure | Perry Township, Monroe County | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 53,140±49 | 140,965 | −811 |
| Households | 26,273±567 | 59,236 | +3,040 |
| Average household size | 1.99±0.04 | 2.14 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 28,293±581 | 65,657 | +3,056 |
Perry Township, Monroe County's population since 2000
From 40,508 in 2000 to 52,290 in 2025: up 29.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Perry Township, Monroe County 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 Township, Monroe County?
The median resident of Perry Township, Monroe County is 35.1 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 9.0%. 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Perry Township, Monroe County | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1±1.1 | 31.2 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 15.9%±0.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±1.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±1.3 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.8%±1.7 pts | 80.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.9%±1.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.9%±1.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±0.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±1.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±1.0 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.6%±2.6 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 33.7%±2.5 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.7%±2.3 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 Township, Monroe County earn?
Half of Perry Township, Monroe County's 26,273 households earn less than $66,567 a year (±$3,832), against $65,868 in Monroe County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $63,110 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perry Township, Monroe County | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,567±$3,832 | $65,868 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,059±$6,425 | $91,421 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,646±$3,304 | $38,653 | +$5,386 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.4%±2.0 pts | 19.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0%±4.8 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2%±1.1 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±1.6 pts | 90.0% | – |
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 Township, Monroe County?
Owners occupy 47.2% of Perry Township, Monroe County's occupied homes and renters 52.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $327,400 by its owner (±$16,621). The median renter pays $1,222 a month including utilities, and 49.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perry Township, Monroe County | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $327,400±$16,621 | $285,200 | +$64,278 |
| Median gross rent | $1,222±$37 | $1,193 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.0%±4.2 pts | 52.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,653±$70 | $1,532 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.2%±1.9 pts | 54.0% | −2.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.8%±1.9 pts | 46.0% | – |
| Housing units | 28,293±581 | 65,657 | +3,056 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.0%±2.1 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1%±1.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.6%±1.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.5%±1.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
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 do people in Perry Township, Monroe County work and get to work?
61.9% of Perry Township, Monroe County's workers drive alone and 19.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Perry Township, Monroe County | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3%±1.9 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.4 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.9%±2.7 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.8%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.3%±2.4 pts | 15.9% | +15.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min±1.1 | 19.6 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 Township, Monroe County?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Perry Township, Monroe County, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,919 (Tract 3.01) to $116,544 (Tract 10.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10.02Monroe County | 7,036 | $104,982 |
| Tract 11.01Monroe County | 5,699 | $51,563 |
| Tract 10.01Monroe County | 5,658 | $116,544 |
| Tract 4.02Monroe County | 5,539 | $71,121 |
| Tract 9.04Monroe County | 5,389 | $33,750 |
| Tract 11.02Monroe County | 4,295 | $69,380 |
| Tract 4.01Monroe County | 4,123 | $47,649 |
| Tract 3.01Monroe County | 3,571 | $43,919 |
| Tract 3.02Monroe County | 3,172 | $84,096 |
| Tract 11.03Monroe County | 3,002 | $78,528 |
| Tract 15.01Monroe County | 5,758 | $89,474 |
| Tract 9.01Monroe County | 2,788 | $37,048 |
Every census tract in Perry Township, Monroe County, with its figures
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 Township, Monroe County) · Census block assignment files
How does Perry Township, Monroe County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Perry Township, Monroe County is the 149th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 31st-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Perry Township, Monroe County ranks 656th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 31st | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 976th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 198th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 656th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 131st | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 70th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 113th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 75th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 896th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,073rd | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 40th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,012th | 1,088 |
Perry Township, Monroe County's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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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 Township, Monroe County?
4 of the 57 figures for Perry Township, Monroe County 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
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