Perrysville, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 822, Perrysville'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

Perrysville is a small community located in Ohio, within Ashland County. The total population is 822. It ranks as the 734th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perrysville is 28.8 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perrysville is $54,125. This is 24% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $114,000. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Perrysville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Perrysville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

2.6% 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 92% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Perrysville, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.