Tennessee

Perry

8,366
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Perry

Perry, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 2,384. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,366.

Its recorded population peaked at 8,815 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Tennessee River — Duck River Shoals Operations, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,366
20107,915
20007,631
19906,612
19806,111
19705,238
19605,273
19506,462
19407,535
19307,147
19207,765
19108,815
19008,800
18907,785
18807,174
18706,925
18606,042
18505,821
18407,419
18307,094
18202,384
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Perry

Military engagements that took place in Perry, Tennessee.

Tennessee River — Duck River Shoals Operations
1862

Historic places in Perry

National Register of Historic Places listings in Perry, Tennessee.

Dickson, James, House
Linden
Perry County Courthouse
Linden
Cedar Grove Furnace
Linden
Bromley, Dr. Richard Calvin, House
Flatwoods
Hufstedler Gravehouse
Linden
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Frequently asked about Perry

When does Perry first appear in the US census?
Perry, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 2,384.
What is the population of Perry?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Perry had a recorded population of 8,366.
When did Perry's population peak?
Perry's recorded population peaked at 8,815 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Perry?
1 documented military engagement took place in Perry, including Tennessee River — Duck River Shoals Operations.
How many historic places are in Perry?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Perry, Tennessee.
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