Perry, SC Demographics

A map of Perry's Population by Race

Perry, South Carolina has an estimated population of 250, a large increase from the 194 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.4% White, 37.2% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Perry, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Perry has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Perry, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 51.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Perry is ranked the 396th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Perry was ranked the 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Perry's White Population

146 residents of Perry, or 58.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Perry is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Perry ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perry's White population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Perry's population has decreased from 62.9% to 58.4%.

Perry is more White than neighboring Wagener (41.9% White), Salley (40.6% White), and Springfield (39.5% White). Perry is less White than neighboring Fairview Crossroads (95% White), and Pelion (85.8% White).

Perry's Black Population

93 residents of Perry, or 37.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Perry is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Perry ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perry's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Black residents' share of Perry's population has increased from 34.0% to 37.2%.

Perry is more Black than neighboring Fairview Crossroads (0% Black), and Pelion (4.3% Black). Perry is less Black than neighboring Wagener (50.1% Black), Salley (53.8% Black), and Springfield (39.1% Black).

Perry's Asian Population

0 residents of Perry, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Perry is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Perry ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perry's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Perry's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Perry is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (0.4% Asian), and Pelion (0.4% Asian).

Perry's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Perry, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Perry is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Perry ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Perry's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Perry is less Hispanic than neighboring Wagener (1% Hispanic), Springfield (19.2% Hispanic), and Pelion (0.6% Hispanic).

Perry's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Perry, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Perry is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Perry ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perry's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Perry's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Perry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wagener (2.1% Native American/Other), Salley (0.3% Native American/Other), Springfield (0.6% Native American/Other), and Pelion (1.4% Native American/Other).

Perry's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Perry, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Perry is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Perry ranks 456th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perry's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Perry's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.4%.

Perry is more Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (1.1% Multiracial). Perry is less Multiracial than neighboring Wagener (4.9% Multiracial), Salley (5.2% Multiracial), Fairview Crossroads (5% Multiracial), and Pelion (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.