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Perry, FL vs Homestead, FL

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- Homestead is 0% more densely populated than Perry.
- People are 13.8% more likely to be married in Homestead.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years younger in Homestead.
 Perry, FLHomestead, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,885329,725,481
 Female Population55.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.238.4
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 Population - 20106,996  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,909285,036,114
 Population - 19907,151  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock117.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,229.793.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Perry, FLHomestead, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Perry, FLHomestead, FLUnited States
 White51.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.4%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock65.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Perry, FLHomestead, FLUnited States
 Married Population40.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.5%50.2%
 Never Married38.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.3%10.8%
 Widowed9.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.342.60
 Households2,340  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock18,80380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock21.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households642  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Perry    4 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Although most teachers work with the students and try to keep all students on the same level, this may litit your childs education. Many times there are somewhat  More

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Over 18 years ago

Honestly Buckeye is the only kind of industry in perry. When it rains or even a heavy fog in the morning then it smells terrible because of buckeye. Anywhere near the  More

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Coming from someone who grew up there: There is nothing to do in perry for children or teens. To be quite honest if you move here your kids will most liklely take up  More

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Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 8 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 8 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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