Demographics & People — Perry, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,085 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 45.2 |
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| Total Households | 429 |
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| Family Households | 303 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.136 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 955 |
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| Black or African American | 32 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 345 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 324 |
| English | 270 |
| Irish | 171 |
| Other groups | 165 |
| American | 74 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 35 |
| European | 30 |
| Scottish | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 1,009 |
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| Spanish | 28 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,037 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 42 |
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| Population 18+ | 907 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Perry, Kansas.
