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Perry

Ohio · 1,602 residents · 2.27 sq mi
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Perry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,237. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $176,800. Households here earn about 35% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,602
+34%since 2000
from 1,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
706 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+16%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9401K1K2K2K1990201020202024Perry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,237
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,955 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,526
+29%since 2000
from $22,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
13.2% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,450)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(50)
Asian1%(16)
Other4.7%(75)
Diversity Score21.9%(352)
Diversity Score
22
+651%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry, Ohio?

Perry, Ohio has about 1,602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry, Ohio?

The typical household in Perry, Ohio earns about $78,237 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 $176,800, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Perry, Ohio?

About 17.7% 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 10.8% 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 590 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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