Perth town, New York
Perth town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Perth town is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,506. The land area covers 26.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,506 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,207 | ±171 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,384 | ±192 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,207 | ±171 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 177 | ±122 |
| Median Home Value | $349,200 | ±$74,401 |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | ±$211 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,914 | ±$18,338 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,084 | ±$17,884 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | ±10.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 436 | ±366 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,631 | ±278 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.9% | ±13% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF PERTH
GUS Population: 3,518 (2024)
ID: 170830
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1849 COUNTY HIGHWAY 107, AMSTERDAM NY 12010-6214
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GUS Population: 52,073 (2024)
ID: 139354
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PLANNER
223 W MAIN ST, JOHNSTOWN NY 12095-2309
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AMSTERDAM, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GLOVERSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | AMSTERDAM, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BROADALBIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SCHENECTADY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BALLSTON LAKE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | SCHENECTADY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SCHENECTADY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | EDINBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | FONDA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fulton-Montgomery Community College
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College | 5.0 mi away | 2805 State Hwy 67, Johnstown, NY, 12095-3790 |
5187623622
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AMSTERDAM FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 28 CHURCH STREET, AMSTERDAM, NY, 12010 |
(518) 842-1080
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Schenectady County Community College
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College | 18.4 mi away | 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12305 |
5183811200
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GLOVERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 58 EAST FULTON STREET, GLOVERSVILLE, NY, 12078 |
(518) 725-2819
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Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
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College Vocational | 18.8 mi away | 411 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305-2303 |
5183704590
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FORT HUNTER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 167 FORT HUNTER ROAD, AMSTERDAM, NY, 12010 |
(518) 829-7248
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Union College
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College | 19.0 mi away | 807 Union Street, Schenectady, NY, 12308-2311 |
5183886000
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JOHNSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 38 SOUTH MARKET STREET, JOHNSTOWN, NY, 12095 |
(518) 762-8317
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Belanger School of Nursing
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College | 20.2 mi away | 650 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY, 12304 |
5182434471
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GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 2112 EAST ST., GALWAY, NY, 12074 |
(518) 882-6385
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GLOVERSVILLE 7NW (PECK LAKE), NY US, located 13.4 miles from Perth town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5° | 7.1° | 15.8° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 27.1° | 7.8° | 17.4° | 3.48" | — |
| March | 35.3° | 16.4° | 25.8° | 3.72" | — |
| April | 48.1° | 29.4° | 38.8° | 4.35" | — |
| May | 62.9° | 42.1° | 52.5° | 4.47" | — |
| June | 71.5° | 51.9° | 61.7° | 4.91" | — |
| July | 76.7° | 55.8° | 66.2° | 4.83" | — |
| August | 73.1° | 53.9° | 63.5° | 4.10" | — |
| September | 66.9° | 46.3° | 56.6° | 4.34" | — |
| October | 53.0° | 35.6° | 44.3° | 4.87" | — |
| November | 40.5° | 25.1° | 32.8° | 3.65" | — |
| December | 30.4° | 15.7° | 23.1° | 4.14" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagaman village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Broadalbin village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Fort Johnson CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Amsterdam city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Tribes Hill CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Mayfield village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3603557353. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.