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Perry, FL
City in Taylor County, Florida.
Population
7,068
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
756
ZIP codes
0
Perry and its ZIP codes
Perry at a glance
- Perry is 81% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,898, 45% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 (58% below Florida) and median rent is $986 a month.
Local data for Perry, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,898
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$986/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (409), Irish Americans (322), German Americans (245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Perry.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,322
5,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,496
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $8,781 per person
How people get to work
Perry, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
336
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
669
6.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 43°F
55.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Perry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| MayoTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenvilleTown | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| MadisonCity | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| LeeTown | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| AucillaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| WacissaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perry, FL in?
- Perry is in Taylor County, Florida.
- What is the population of Perry, FL?
- About 7,068 people live in Perry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perry?
- Nearby places include Day (18 mi), Lamont (23 mi), Mayo (25 mi), Greenville (25 mi), Madison (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023