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Perry, Wisconsin
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 737 |
| • Density | 18.5/sq mi (7.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-62050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583910 |
Perry is a small town located in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 737 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Daleyville and Forward, are also part of the town of Perry.
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Geography of Perry
Perry is a town that covers about 36.1 square miles (which is about 93.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
People of Perry
Population in 2000
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 670 people living in Perry. These people made up 253 households, and 197 of these were families. The town had about 18.5 people living in each square mile (or 7.2 people per square kilometer).
Homes in Perry
There were 263 housing units in Perry in 2000. This means there were about 7.3 homes per square mile (or 2.8 homes per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Perry?
Most of the people living in Perry in 2000 were White (98.36%). A small number were African American (0.30%), Asian (0.60%), or from two or more races (0.75%). About 0.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 34% of the households in Perry had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.6%) were married couples living together. About 4.3% were single mothers with no husband present. Around 15.4% of households were single people living alone.
Age Groups
The people in Perry had a median age of 40 years in 2000.
- About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 3.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.6% were 65 years old or older.
Income in Perry
In 2000, the average income for a household in Perry was $57,125 per year. For families, the average income was $62,222 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $38,906, while women earned about $24,875. The average income per person in the town was $22,596.
