Perry County, OH Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Perry County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,986 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 87.3 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.19% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,349 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Perry County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Perry County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,103 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.54% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Perry County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $61,875 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $727 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.5% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Perry County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.3 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Perry County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Perry County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Perry County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Perry County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.4% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |