Perry, Michigan facts for kids
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Perry, Michigan
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| City of Perry | |
Location within Shiawassee County
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 Perry, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Shiawassee |
| Incorporated | 1893 (village) 1964 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,091 |
| • Density | 831.08/sq mi (320.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48872
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-63700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626895 |
Perry is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It's a friendly place with a population of about 2,000 people. Even though it's surrounded by Perry Township, the city and township are managed separately.
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Perry's Story: A Look Back
Perry has had a post office since 1850, which means people have been sending mail there for a very long time! The city got its name from Oliver Hazard Perry, a brave American naval commander who was famous during the War of 1812.
Perry officially became a village in 1893 and then a city in 1964. It is also home to the Calkins-McQueen Museum. This old home is now a museum and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place recognized for its history. The Perry Historical Society helps take care of the museum today.
Where is Perry Located?
Perry is located in Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 3.17 square miles (8.21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.92 square miles (7.56 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Perry?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 298 | — | |
| 1890 | 440 | 47.7% | |
| 1900 | 641 | 45.7% | |
| 1910 | 720 | 12.3% | |
| 1920 | 734 | 1.9% | |
| 1930 | 835 | 13.8% | |
| 1940 | 879 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,203 | 36.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,370 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,531 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,051 | 34.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,163 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,065 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,188 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,091 | −4.4% | |
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Perry's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,188 people living in Perry. There were 823 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 584 of these were families.
The city had about 749 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Perry were White (96.8%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (51%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.66 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
The average age of people in Perry was 34.1 years old. About 27.7% of the residents were under 18. About 9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
Getting Around Perry
Two main highways help people travel in and out of Perry:
I-69
M-52
Famous Faces from Perry
- Alva M. Cummins (1869–1946) was a lawyer from Perry. He was also a candidate for Governor of Michigan in 1922.
See also
In Spanish: Perry (Míchigan) para niños
