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Perry, MI
City in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
Population
2,073
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
798
ZIP codes
0
Perry and its ZIP codes
Perry at a glance
- Perry is about 4.5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,321, 3% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 (29% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,091 a month.
Local data for Perry, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,321
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$1,091/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (434), Irish Americans (207), French Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shiawassee County. PPP loans are for Perry.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,419
15,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,926 per person
How people get to work
Perry, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Perry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorriceVillage | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| ShaftsburgCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| LaingsburgCity | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| BancroftVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamstonCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| HaslettCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 15.4 |
| Lake VictoriaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| WebbervilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| OwossoCity | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| CorunnaCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| VernonVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| OkemosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.9 |
| DurandCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| FowlervilleVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perry, MI in?
- Perry is in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Perry, MI?
- About 2,073 people live in Perry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perry?
- Nearby places include Morrice (2 mi), Shaftsburg (4 mi), Laingsburg (8 mi), Bancroft (8.7 mi), Williamston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023