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Perry

Ohio · 1,195 residents · 2.27 sq mi
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Perry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,955. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $139,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,195
+18%since 1990
from 1,012 in 1990
1990 – 2025
526 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 446 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+23%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9401K1K2K2K1990201020202024Perry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,955
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,391 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,078
+71%since 1990
from $12,906 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$605
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
16.7% rent
2.6
+37%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,006)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,173)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.7%(8)
Diversity Score2.9%(35)
3
+33%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Ohio?

Perry, Ohio has about 1,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Perry, Ohio?

The typical household in Perry, Ohio earns about $52,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry, Ohio expensive?

In Perry, Ohio, the median home is worth about $139,900, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Ohio?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Perry, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry, Ohio?

About 2.7% of people in Perry, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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