Perry, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Perry, Michigan had a total population of 2,073, the 302nd largest city in Michigan, with a median household income of $75,321, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.1%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x.
Perry Quick Facts
How Perry Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,173 | 2,073 | No clear change (-4.6%) |
| Median household income | $71,494 | $75,321 | No clear change (+5.4%) |
| Median home value¹ | $130,086 | $164,000 | +26.1% |
| Median gross rent | $934 | $1,091 | No clear change (+16.8%) |
How Perry Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 94.7%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 3.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 4.2%
- HS Diploma: 31.5%
- Some College: 30.3%
- Associate's: 10.9%
- Bachelor's: 19.9%
- Graduate+: 3.2%
Perry Rankings in Michigan
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Other Cities in Shiawassee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso | 14,632 | $54,229 | 17.2% | $132,600 |
| Durand | 3,483 | $66,743 | 9.4% | $140,300 |
| Corunna | 3,037 | $46,141 | 14.8% | $151,000 |
| Laingsburg | 1,769 | $77,400 | 24.0% | $210,100 |
| Morrice | 1,550 | $66,071 | 17.1% | $121,900 |
| Middletown | 799 | $46,250 | 34.8% | $90,700 |
| New Lothrop | 733 | $72,344 | 13.6% | $205,700 |
| Vernon | 697 | $69,625 | 16.1% | $133,400 |
| Byron | 617 | $58,958 | 12.4% | $165,400 |
| Bancroft | 469 | $90,000 | 9.8% | $135,600 |
Cities Similar to Perry
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Isabella | 2,085 | $77,500 | $184,000 | 33.0% | 5.8% |
| Leslie | 2,129 | $73,654 | $149,700 | 20.4% | 12.9% |
| Parchment | 2,008 | $72,798 | $184,000 | 23.5% | 6.6% |
| Auburn | 2,124 | $71,653 | $168,000 | 38.6% | 6.6% |
| Constantine | 2,154 | $73,320 | $115,200 | 11.4% | 13.3% |
Population Overview
Perry is a small community located in Michigan, within Shiawassee County. The total population is 2,073. It ranks as the 302nd most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.
Age Demographics
The median age in Perry is 36.3 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Perry is $75,321. This is 3% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $164,000. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Perry is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Perry has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%.
Education
23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Perry, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Perry, Michigan?
Perry, Michigan has a population of 2,073 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Perry, MI?
The median household income in Perry is $75,321, which is 7% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Perry, MI?
The poverty rate in Perry is 19.1%. This means approximately 395 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Perry, Michigan?
Perry's population is 94.7% White, 0.0% Black, 3.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Perry, MI?
The median home value in Perry is $164,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.2x.
How educated is Perry, Michigan?
23.1% of adults (25+) in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.