Perry, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Perry
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Vermilion |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,171 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Perry, also known as Perrys Bridge or Pont Berry, is a small community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the government counts its population for official records. In 2020, about 1,171 people lived there.
The community's story began around 1817. A man named Robert Perry, from Kentucky, got a job to build a bridge over a river. This bridge became known as Perry's Bridge. By 1827, Robert Perry owned stores on both sides of the river. He also had a tannery, which is a place where animal hides are turned into leather. In 1844, Perry helped plan the layout of the small town. He even served as the Sheriff of Vermilion Parish from 1844 to 1848. The ZIP code for Perry is 70575.
Who Lives in Perry?
This section talks about the people who live in Perry. It uses information from the official government count, called the U.S. Census.
Perry's Population in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 1,171 people living in Perry. The table below shows more details about the different groups of people in the community.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 951 | 81.21% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 79 | 6.75% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 0.17% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 51 | 4.36% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 26 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 61 | 5.21% |
| Total | 1,171 | 100.00% |
Note: The U.S. Census counts people who are Hispanic or Latino as an ethnic group. This means they can be of any race.
