Perry, Arkansas facts for kids
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Perry, Arkansas
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Location of Perry in Perry County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 262 |
| • Density | 373.22/sq mi (144.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72125
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| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-54650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407100 |
Perry is a small town located in Perry County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 262 people lived there. Perry is part of a larger area called the Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to bigger cities like Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Conway.
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Where is Perry Located?
Perry is found at specific geographic coordinates: 35.046137 degrees North and 92.795373 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 1.82 square kilometers (0.70 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
How Many People Live in Perry?
The number of people living in Perry has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 540 | — | |
| 1930 | 387 | −28.3% | |
| 1940 | 377 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 284 | −24.7% | |
| 1960 | 224 | −21.1% | |
| 1970 | 218 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 254 | 16.5% | |
| 1990 | 228 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 314 | 37.7% | |
| 2010 | 270 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 262 | −3.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 314 people living in Perry. These people made up 119 households and 89 families. A household is a group of people living together, and a family is a group of related people living together.
Most people in Perry in 2000 were White (about 97%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Who Lives in Perry?
The population of Perry includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 9.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Perry was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
What is the Climate Like in Perry?
Perry has a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid, and the winters are usually mild to cool. You might see this climate type called "Cfa" on climate maps.
Education in Perry
Perry is part of the Two Rivers School District. This district runs two schools: Two Rivers Elementary School and Two Rivers High School.
Before 2004, Perry was part of the Perry-Casa School District. That year, the Perry-Casa district joined with another district to form the Two Rivers School District. The schools for the former Perry-Casa district were located in Ola, which is about 26 kilometers (16 miles) away from Perry.
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Location of Perry in Perry County, Arkansas.
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In Spanish: Perry (Arkansas) para niños
