City · Texas
Perryton, Texas
Perryton, city, in Ochiltree County, Texas. Perryton had 7,850 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,492 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,585 (±400). GEOID 4856912.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,850
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,492 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,585 ±400
Median household income
$69,514
±$10,918 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$126,500
±$15,962 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,005
±$314 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Perryton and what county is it in?
Perryton is a city in Ochiltree County, Texas. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 1,770 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 Perryton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,850 people lived in Perryton on July 1, 2025, down 7.4% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 8,492 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,585 (±400).
| Measure | Perryton | Ochiltree County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,585 ±400 | 9,786 | −620 |
| Households | 3,230 ±231 | 3,680 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.19 | 2.64 | −0.33 |
| Housing units | 3,747 ±133 | 4,345 | +186 |
Perryton's population since 2000
From 7,774 in 2000 to 7,850 in 2025: up 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Perryton 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 Perryton?
The median resident of Perryton is 32.8 years old; 29.4% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 61.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.8%. 29.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Perryton | Ochiltree County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 ±1.7 | 33.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.4% ±2.0 pts | 30.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±1.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61.3% ±2.4 pts | 56.8% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.8% ±3.0 pts | 39.3% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.9% ±4.6 pts | 27.7% | +7.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 53.8% ±3.5 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±3.1 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 25.8% ±5.8 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.9% ±4.1 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0% ±4.5 pts | 20.7% | +7.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±2.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±3.6 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Perryton earn?
Half of Perryton's 3,230 households earn less than $69,514 a year (±$10,918), against $70,183 in Ochiltree County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $59,663 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Perryton | Ochiltree County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,514 ±$10,918 | $70,183 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,002 ±$8,778 | $90,370 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,559 ±$3,165 | $34,056 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4% ±4.5 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5% ±9.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±3.7 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.7% ±3.4 pts | 89.5% | – |
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 Perryton?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Perryton's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $126,500 by its owner (±$15,962). The median renter pays $1,005 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Perryton | Ochiltree County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $126,500 ±$15,962 | $134,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 ±$314 | $891 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8% ±18.0 pts | 46.9% | +22.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,722 ±$287 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1% ±6.9 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.9% ±6.9 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 3,747 ±133 | 4,345 | +186 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±8.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7% ±5.5 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8% ±4.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.6% ±4.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±3.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
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 Perryton building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Perryton in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Perryton work and get to work?
70.7% of Perryton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes.
| Measure | Perryton | Ochiltree County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±3.9 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7% ±6.1 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.7% ±5.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±2.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±4.6 | 19.9 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 Perryton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Perryton, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,463 (Tract 9504) to $86,324 (Tract 9503).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504Ochiltree County | 4,822 | $66,463 |
| Tract 9503Ochiltree County | 3,731 | $86,324 |
| Tract 9501Ochiltree County | 1,233 | $66,094 |
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 Perryton) · Census block assignment files
How does Perryton compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Perryton is the 3,790th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 301st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Perryton ranks 432nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 301st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 768th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 237th | 979 |
| Median household income | 432nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 528th | 978 |
| Median home value | 715th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 538th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 457th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 452nd | 877 |
| Median age | 749th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 473rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 767th | 976 |
Perryton's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Perryton 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 Perryton?
17 of the 57 figures for Perryton 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 Perryton 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 Perryton.