Perry, FL Demographics

A map of Perry's Population by Race

Perry, Florida had a population of 6,898 in 2020. It was 51.5% White, 39.1% Black, 2.2% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Perry, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Perry is the 399th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Perry's White Population

3,554 residents of Perry identify as White, or 51.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Perry roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Perry is ranked #659 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Perry is more White than neighboring Lamont (39.4% White), Greenville (29.1% White), and Madison (28.8% White). Perry is less White than neighboring Day (85.4% White), and Aucilla (56.3% White).

Perry's Black Population

2,694 residents of Perry identify as Black, or 39.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Perry considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Perry is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Perry is more Black than neighboring Day (2.2% Black), and Aucilla (31.1% Black). Perry is less Black than neighboring Lamont (53.5% Black), Greenville (64.3% Black), and Madison (63.5% Black).

Perry's Asian Population

153 residents of Perry identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Perry roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Perry is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Perry is more Asian than neighboring Day (0% Asian), Lamont (0.6% Asian), Greenville (0.3% Asian), Madison (0.4% Asian), and Aucilla (1% Asian).

Perry's Hispanic Population

236 residents of Perry identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Perry considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Perry is ranked #870 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Perry is more Hispanic than neighboring Lamont (1.8% Hispanic), Greenville (2.5% Hispanic), and Aucilla (1.9% Hispanic). Perry is less Hispanic than neighboring Day (12.4% Hispanic), and Madison (3.8% Hispanic).

Perry's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Perry identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Perry roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Perry is ranked #591 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Perry is more Native American/Other than neighboring Day (0% Native American/Other). Perry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lamont (1.2% Native American/Other), Greenville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Aucilla (1% Native American/Other).

Perry's Multiracial Population

218 residents of Perry identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Perry roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Perry is ranked #584 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Perry is more Multiracial than neighboring Day (0% Multiracial), Greenville (3.1% Multiracial), and Madison (2.8% Multiracial). Perry is less Multiracial than neighboring Lamont (3.5% Multiracial), and Aucilla (8.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.