Perrysburg, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 466, Perrysburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Perrysburg is a small community located in New York, within Cattaraugus County. The total population is 466. It ranks as the 1081st most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perrysburg is 41.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perrysburg is $58,698. This is 32% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.6%. This is 111% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Perrysburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $114,600. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Perrysburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Perrysburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Asian residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.5% vs 52.8%). The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 50.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Perrysburg, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.