Perry, Kansas facts for kids
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Perry, Kansas
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Downtown Perry (2009)
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Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Named for | John Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 929 |
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910 |
| • Density | 1,214.95/sq mi (469.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66073
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-55450 |
| GNIS ID | 0478809 |
Perry is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 929.
History
Perry had its start in the year 1865 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for John D. Perry, the President of the Kansas Pacific Railroad.
The first post office in Perry was established in October 1866.
Geography
Perry is located at 39°4′32″N 95°23′31″W / 39.07556°N 95.39194°W (39.075458, -95.391902). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 square miles (1.99 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Perry has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 403 | — | |
| 1880 | 319 | −20.8% | |
| 1900 | 464 | — | |
| 1910 | 400 | −13.8% | |
| 1920 | 481 | 20.3% | |
| 1930 | 418 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 392 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 399 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 495 | 24.1% | |
| 1970 | 664 | 34.1% | |
| 1980 | 907 | 36.6% | |
| 1990 | 881 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 901 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 929 | 3.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 910 | −2.0% | |
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Perry is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 929 people, 375 households, and 254 families living in the city. The population density was 1,206.5 inhabitants per square mile (465.8/km2). There were 392 housing units at an average density of 509.1 per square mile (196.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 375 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.92.
The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
Parks and Recreation
- Perry Lake and Perry State Park
- City
- Schools
- Maps
Education
The community is served by Perry-Lecompton USD 343 public school district. School unification consolidated Perry and Lecompton schools forming USD 343 in 1970. Perry-Lecompton High School is located in Perry. Lecompton Elementary School is located in Lecompton. The Perry-Lecompton High School mascot is Kaws.
Prior to school unification, the Perry High School mascot was Kaws.
See also
In Spanish: Perry (Kansas) para niños
