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Perry

Ohio · 1,663 residents · 2.27 sq mi
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Perry is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,976. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value is $165,400. Households here earn about 54% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,663
+39%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
733 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9401K1K2K2K1990201020202024Perry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,976
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,970
+22%since 2000
from $22,078 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,173)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,566)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(44)
Asian1.4%(23)
Other2.3%(38)
Diversity Score16.9%(281)
Diversity Score
17
+477%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Ohio?

Perry, Ohio has about 1,663 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Ohio?

The typical household in Perry, Ohio earns about $72,976 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 $165,400, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Ohio?

About 28.7% 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 7.1% 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 651 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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