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Perry, UT


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Perry, Utah

Perry, Utah is 17 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 388 miles W of Denver, Colorado. It is in Box Elder county. The population of the city is 2,383.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 76% of adults are married. Perry, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Perry.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $57,857. Perry is one of the richer cities in Utah. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Perry. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Perry work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Perry, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Perry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPerry Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Perry People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Perry Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Perry College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Perry, UT

Comparing Perry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Male Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women37
Senior Citizens27
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size105

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime57
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