Perry County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,535 | — | #1,326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,460 | -10.2% | #1,387 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,720 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $191,100 | -32.2% | #1,503 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | -33.2% | #2,292 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | +16.9% | #1,903 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 35,535, making it the #1,326 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $67,460, ranking #1,387 out of 3,222 counties — 10.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $191,100 (-32.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $777/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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91.9% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Perry County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio has a total population of 35,535, making it the 1,326th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $67,460, which ranks #1,387 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Perry County is $191,100, 32.2% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $777 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.5 min.
Perry County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Perry County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.