Perry, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location of Perry, South Carolina
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 Perry, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Perry, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  South Carolina |
| County |  Aiken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 202.51/sq mi (78.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29137
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-55960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231644 |
Perry is a small town located in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there. Perry is also considered part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.
Where is Perry Located?
Perry is found in the eastern part of Aiken County. It is about 3 miles (5 km) east of the town of Wagener. The city of Aiken, which is the county seat, is about 27 miles (43 km) to the east. Another nearby town, Salley, is about 4 miles (6 km) south.
East of Perry, there is a special place called the Indian Head (springs). This spot was important for Native Americans and early settlers. It was located on an old Indian trail. The town of Perry covers an area of about 0.96 square miles (2.48 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Perry?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 69 | — | |
| 1900 | 76 | 10.1% | |
| 1910 | 179 | 135.5% | |
| 1920 | 189 | 5.6% | |
| 1930 | 166 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 141 | −15.1% | |
| 1950 | 133 | −5.7% | |
| 1960 | 196 | 47.4% | |
| 1970 | 209 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 273 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 241 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 237 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 233 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 194 | −16.7% | |
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The population of Perry has changed over the years. In 1890, only 69 people lived there. The population grew to 233 people by 2010. By 2020, the number of residents was 194.
In 2000, there were 237 people living in Perry. About 55% of the people were White, and about 44% were African American. The town had 94 households, and 62 of these were families.
About 31% of the people in Perry were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 33 years. The median income for a household was $23,750. This means half of the households earned more and half earned less than this amount.
Schools in Perry
Students in Perry attend schools within the Aiken County Public School District. The schools that serve Perry include Busbee Elementary School, A. L. Corbett Middle School, and Wagener-Salley High School.
See also
In Spanish: Perry (Carolina del Sur) para niños
