One of the nice things about Perry is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small city, Perry doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Perry is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 19.77% of adults 25 and older in Perry have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Perry in 2022 was $24,254, which is low income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $97,016 for a family of four. However, Perry contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Perry is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Perry home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Perry residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Perry include English, Irish, Scots-Irish, Jamaican, and European.
The most common language spoken in Perry is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
