Perry County, Ohio Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. 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%.