Perry, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perry, Florida
|
|
|---|---|
Perry City Hall and Fire Department
|
|
Location in Taylor County and the state of Florida
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.43 sq mi (24.43 km2) |
| • Land | 9.43 sq mi (24.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 6,898 |
| • Density | 731.34/sq mi (282.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32347-32348
|
| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-56150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288724 |
Perry is a city in Taylor County, Florida, United States. As of 2010, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 7,017. It is the county seat. The city was named for Madison Perry, fourth Governor of the State of Florida and a Confederate colonel during the American Civil War.
Contents
Geography
Perry is located at 30°06′52″N 83°34′57″W / 30.114311°N 83.582609°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 square miles (24 km2), all land.
Perry is approximately 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Tallahassee.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,012 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,956 | 93.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,744 | 40.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,668 | −2.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,797 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 8,030 | 187.1% | |
| 1970 | 7,701 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,254 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,151 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 6,847 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,017 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,898 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 3,554 | 51.52% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,694 | 39.05% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 26 | 0.38% |
| Asian (NH) | 153 | 2.22% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 17 | 0.25% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 218 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 | 3.42% |
| Total | 6,898 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,898 people, 2,572 households, and 1,856 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,017 people, 2,661 households, and 1,828 families residing in the city. The population density was 748.0 people per square mile (284.6/km2). There were 3,073 housing units at an average density of 330.9 per square mile (127.7/km2) The racial makeup of the city was 55.0% White, 40.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.4% Asian and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 2,661 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 23.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population age was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,986, and the median income for a family was $29,602. Males had a median income of $26,595 versus $19,041 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,845. About 23.0% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 26.7% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Perry–Foley Airport is a public-use airport located 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the central business district.
The city is served by Perry Shuttle, a bus route operated by Big Bend Transit.
Education
Students are served by the Taylor County School System. For the 2007–2008 school year, the Florida Department of Education gave the District a "B" grade, with each of its four schools earning a "B" as well.
Taylor County High School's Bulldogs were the 1977–1978 Class 3A football District 3, Region 2 and State Semi-final Champions, losing to Bartow HS in the championship game, 7–0. The 1978–1979 football team were the District 3 champions and lost to Milton HS in the Regional championship game. The 1980–1981 football team were the District 3 champions and Region 2 runner-up, losing to Milton HS in the Regional championship game. The football team won 1997–1998 Class 3A State Championship. In 2010 the Bulldogs completed an undefeated football season going 10–0, claiming the district championship.
Notable people
- LeGarrette Blount, retired NFL running back
- Ethel Cain, singer-songwriter and artist
- Saucy Santana, American rapper
See also
In Spanish: Perry (Florida) para niños
