Perry, Missouri

Perry, Missouri
City

Location of Perry, Missouri
Coordinates: 39°25′42″N 91°40′16″W / 39.42833°N 91.67111°W / 39.42833; -91.67111Coordinates: 39°25′42″N 91°40′16″W / 39.42833°N 91.67111°W / 39.42833; -91.67111
Country United States
State Missouri
County Ralls
Area[1]
 • Total 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
 • Land 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation 696 ft (212 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 693
 • Estimate (2016)[3] 697
 • Density 530/sq mi (210/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 63462
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-57080[4]
GNIS feature ID 0724232[5]

Perry is a city in Ralls County, Missouri, United States. The population was 693 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Perry was platted in 1866, and named after William Perry Crostwaite, a first settler.[6] A post office called Perry has been in operation since 1866.[7]

Greenlawn Methodist Church and Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[8]

Geography

Perry is located at 39°25′42″N 91°40′16″W / 39.42833°N 91.67111°W / 39.42833; -91.67111 (39.428413, -91.671021).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.30 square miles (3.37 km2), of which, 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880147—
1890316115.0%
190062497.5%
191089543.4%
1920838−6.4%
193097616.5%
1940830−15.0%
1950813−2.0%
1960802−1.4%
19708394.6%
1980836−0.4%
1990711−15.0%
2000666−6.3%
20106934.1%
Est. 2016697[3]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 693 people, 323 households, and 191 families residing in the city. The population density was 550.0 inhabitants per square mile (212.4/km2). There were 436 housing units at an average density of 346.0 per square mile (133.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.1% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 323 households of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 48.1 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 666 people, 310 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was 542.7 people per square mile (209.1/km²). There were 431 housing units at an average density of 351.2 per square mile (135.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.60% African American, 0.60% Native American and 0.15% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 310 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 41.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,625, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $29,135 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,304. About 5.2% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "Ralls County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  8. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  9. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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