Perry City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 7633 people, 2831 households, and 1941 families residing in the city. The population density was 2060.4 people per square mile (795.52/kmē), it would be the 25th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 2994 housing units at an average density of 809.2 per square mile (312.43/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.64 persons, and the average family size was 3.13 persons. In the Perry City, 27.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.9% were 18 to 24, 29.5% were 25 to 44, 18.2% were 45 to 64, and 16% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95 males. The median age was 34.6 years, The median age of males was 32.4 years, for females the median age was 36.9 years. The racial makeup of the city was 82.84% White, 1.06% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0.75% Asian, 0.18% Native Hawaiian, 1.65% from two or more races and 13.19% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $35429, making it the 411th highest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $41771, making it the 481st wealthiest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $15935, making it the 578th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income is $20262, Median income for males is $22452, compared with $16506 for females.
In 2000, 1768 pupils and students, of which 917 are male and 851 are female, 23.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 58 nursery or pri school, 108 kindergarten, 962 elementary school, 484 high school and 156 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7633 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7635 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7671 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7871 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8037 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8261 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8781 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9100 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9084 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9218 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9569 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 21 | 37 | 58 |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 33 | 108 |
| Elementary school | 539 | 423 | 962 |
| High school | 240 | 244 | 484 |
| College or graduate school | 42 | 114 | 156 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry city, Iowa | $35429 | $41771 | $15935 |
| Dallas County, Iowa | $48528 | $58293 | $22970 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |