Demographics & People — Perry, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,928 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,100 |
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| Median Age | 39.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,106 |
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| Family Households | 1,809 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4152 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,355 |
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| Black or African American | 148 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,367 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,454 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,195 |
| Other groups | 2,176 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,868 |
| German | 1,641 |
| English | 916 |
| Irish | 804 |
| Italian | 383 |
| American | 284 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 213 |
Language
| English Only | 5,343 |
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| Spanish | 1,854 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,402 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 404 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,081 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Perry, Iowa.
