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Perry County

Ohio · 35,408 residents · 407.934 sq mi
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Perry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,408
+4%since 2000
from 34,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+17%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K32K34K35K37K1990201020202024Perry County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,978
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,383 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,668
+57%since 2000
from $15,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(33,473)
Black0.2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(152)
Asian0.1%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(648)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(33,595)
Black0.3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(252)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other1.9%(662)
Diversity Score7.5%(2,672)
Segregation Score24.3%(8,597)
Diversity Score
8
+297%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perry County, Ohio?

Perry County, Ohio has about 35,408 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perry County, Ohio?

The typical household in Perry County, Ohio earns about $52,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perry County, Ohio expensive?

In Perry County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $120,200, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Perry County, Ohio?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Perry County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perry County, Ohio?

About 16.5% of people in Perry County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perry County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Perry County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,851 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9662Census Tract 9660Census Tract 9661Census Tract 9658.02Census Tract 9659.02Census Tract 9658.01Census Tract 9663.01Census Tract 9659.01Census Tract 9663.02
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 43076ZIP 43764ZIP 43731ZIP 43783ZIP 43748ZIP 43730ZIP 43739ZIP 43760ZIP 43766ZIP 43782ZIP 43761
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