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Perry, Kansas is 11 miles NW of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 43 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Jefferson county. The population of the city is 901.
In Perry, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $46,641.
Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $900. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Perry, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Perry than most places in Kansas.
In Perry, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Perry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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