Perry County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Perry County, Ohio has a population of 35,474, the 68th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $64,737 and the median home value is $178,300. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
Perry County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Perry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lexington | 4,479 | $43,447 | 27.5% | $114,000 |
| Crooksville | 2,284 | $45,313 | 32.5% | $94,800 |
| Thornville | 1,608 | $100,000 | 2.8% | $249,300 |
| Somerset | 1,417 | $49,145 | 19.2% | $190,200 |
| Thornport | 1,157 | $131,458 | 3.7% | $484,100 |
| Junction City | 1,025 | $51,087 | 25.6% | $104,700 |
| New Straitsville | 682 | $53,203 | 18.9% | $61,000 |
| Corning | 494 | $30,000 | 45.6% | $54,800 |
| Shawnee | 295 | $50,750 | 22.0% | $71,700 |
| Hemlock | 285 | $76,250 | 13.7% | $84,300 |
| Glenford | 274 | $85,833 | 0.7% | $170,300 |
| Rendville | 96 | $30,250 | 65.6% | $51,000 |
| Rose Farm | 80 | $21,146 | 18.8% | $102,800 |
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Population Overview
Perry County is located in Ohio with a total population of 35,474. It is the 68th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Perry County is 41.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Perry County is $64,737. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $178,300. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Perry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Perry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Perry County, Ohio?
Perry County has a population of 35,474, making it the 68th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Perry County?
The median household income in Perry County is $64,737 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.
How many cities are in Perry County, Ohio?
Perry County contains 13 Census-designated places.