Perla Town, Arkansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 115 people, 56 households, and 30 families residing in the town. The population density was 180 people per square mile (69.5/km˛), it would be the 89th least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Arkansas. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 104.7 per square mile (40.42/km˛). The average household size was 2.05 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 18.3% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males. The median age of the town's population was 41.3 years, The median age of males was 42.3 years, for females the median age was 40.8 years. The racial makeup of the town was 36.52% White, 63.48% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $19545, making it the 60th lowest town by median household income in Arkansas. The median income for a family in the town was $25625, making it the 86th lowest town by median family income in Arkansas. The per capita income for the town was $14676, it is Arkansas's 188th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $17000, Males have a median income of $18214 versus $15000 for females.
In 2000, 5 pupils and students, of which 2 are male and 3 are female, 4.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1 nursery or pri school, 0 kindergarten, 0 elementary school, 0 high school and 4 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 115 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 120 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 120 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 120 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 121 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 120 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 120 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 121 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 122 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 123 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 124 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 1 | |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| High school | 0 | ||
| College or graduate school | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perla town, Arkansas | $19545 | $25625 | $14676 |
| Hot Spring County, Arkansas | $31543 | $37077 | $15216 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |