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Perry Town, NY

Perry is a town in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 5,813 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.

The town is on the eastern border of the county. Perry is also the name of a village within the town. The town is styled "home of the Silver Lake Sea Serpent" after a sea serpent sighting, possibly a hoax, in 1855. The serpent is celebrated by images throughout the town and previously by a summer festival. An artificial serpent was placed by Silver Lake in 2016.

The Village of Perry joined Tree City USA in 2017. U.S. Route 20A passes across the town.

The Town of Perry was established in 1814 from part of the Town of Leicester (now in Livingston County). It was coincidentally formed at the same time as another town of Perry in Cattaraugus County; that town changed its name to Perrysburgh in 1818 after being split up. Parts of the town of Perry were removed later to form new towns.

Chester A. Arthur, the twenty-first President of the United States spent some of his childhood years in the Village of Perry after being born in Fairfield, Vermont. Irving C. Tomlinson, a Universalist minister who became a prominent Christian Scientist, was born in Perry in 1860.

Edward Austin Sheldon was born and grew up in the hamlet of Perry Center, in what was then Genesee County and later became Wyoming County. Sheldon founded the Oswego Training School, now the State University of New York at Oswego.

Landscape artist Lemuel M. Wiles was from Perry and had an art school at Silver Lake. A gallery devoted to his work was donated to Perry Public Library and his work, including some local scenes, can be seen there. His son Irving Ramsey Wiles was a noted portrait artist.

Health and wellness are paramount in Perry Town, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Perry Family Health Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Wyoming County Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Thrive Fitness and Perry Strength & Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Perry Town, such as the Hojack Trail and Cheektowaga Historic Rails to Trails. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Perry Town, NY Prehistoric World, Letchworth State Park, and Silver Lake Twin Drive-In Theatre.

Population: 4,616. Elevation: 988 feet (301 m). Area: 31.8 square miles (82.4 km2). ZIP Code: 14530. Area code(s): 585. 

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What are the demographics of Perry Town, NY?

In 2021, there were 8.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.6k people) in Perry, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 413 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 181 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups 4.55% of the people in Perry, NY are Hispanic (199 people).

What is Perry Town, NY known for?

To the east of Perry lies Letchworth State Park, "The Grand Canyon of the East." To the south is Silver Lake, with its clear waters, boating, fishing, campgrounds, boat marinas, swimming beaches, and the Pioneer Cabin. The location of Perry provides beautiful scenery that includes fields of grain and corn, beans, soybeans, alfalfa, and other produce. Citizens will tell you with pride that there is a larger population of cows than of people. The Town of Perry is home to some of the most productive farms found in the state of New York. Large barns, housing 700 or more milking cows, provide a very productive industry in this area. Perry is a Right to Farm community.

What is the poverty rate of Perry Town, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Perry town households was $58,333. However, 6.5% of Perry Town families live in poverty. This highlights the presence of economic disparities and challenges faced by some residents, despite the town's overall income levels. Understanding both the median income and poverty rates offers a more comprehensive view of the town's socioeconomic landscape and the need for targeted support in certain areas.

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Wikipedia

Wyoming County

Perry Family Health Center 

Wyoming County Parks and Recreation Department 

Thrive Fitness 

Perry Strength & Fitness Center

Hojack Trail 

Cheektowaga Historic Rails to Trails

Prehistoric World

Letchworth State Park

Silver Lake Twin Drive-In Theatre

Data USA

About Perry

New York Demographics

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