Perry, Missouri facts for kids
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Perry, Missouri
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Location of Perry, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ralls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 665 |
| • Density | 480.84/sq mi (185.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63462
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-57080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396184 |
Perry is a small city located in the southwest part of Ralls County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the Hannibal area. In 2020, about 665 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Perry was officially planned and laid out in 1866. It was named after William Perry Crostwaite, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office has been open in Perry since 1866, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time!
The Greenlawn Methodist Church and Cemetery is a special historic place in Perry. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, meaning it's an important site to protect.
Where is Perry?
Perry is located in Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1.30 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Perry?
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This count is called a census. Here's how Perry's population has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 147 | — | |
| 1890 | 316 | 115.0% | |
| 1900 | 624 | 97.5% | |
| 1910 | 895 | 43.4% | |
| 1920 | 838 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 976 | 16.5% | |
| 1940 | 830 | −15.0% | |
| 1950 | 813 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 802 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 839 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 836 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 711 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 666 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 693 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 665 | −4.0% | |
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Perry's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 693 people lived in Perry. These people lived in 323 different homes, and 191 of these were families.
Most people in Perry were White (97.7%). A small number were Native American or from other races. About 3.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Perry was about 48.1 years old.
- 18.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 32.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.5% were 65 years old or older.
The city had a nearly equal number of males and females, with 50.8% being male and 49.2% being female.
See also
In Spanish: Perry (Misuri) para niños
