Perry, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 250, Perry's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Perry is a small community located in South Carolina, within Aiken County. The total population is 250. It ranks as the 396th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perry is 40.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perry is $40,000. This is 42% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.0%. This is 120% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $70,000. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $259,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Perry is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Perry is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (37.2% vs 24.6%).

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Perry, South Carolina 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 South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.