Perry County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Ohio
The population of Perry County, Ohio is 35,474 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $64,737, the median home value is $178,300, and the median age is 41.1.
The population of Perry County has declined 1.0% since 2010 (36,037 → 35,682), a -0.07% annualized rate.
35,474
Population
-0.07%
Annual growth
87
People / sq mi
$64,737
Median Income
$178,300
Median Home Value
Perry County covers 408 sq mi of land at 87.0 people per square mile.
About Perry County, OH
Perry County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.8% of the population. Perry County is a county in Ohio with a population of 35,474.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,737 — below the US median of $78,538. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $178,300, with typical rent around $727.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 15.0%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Perry County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Perry County had a population of 36,037 in 2010 and 35,682 in 2024, a -1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 36,229 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.07%.
35,682
Population (2024)
36,037
Population (2010)
36,229
Peak (2011)
-0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,037 |
| 2011 | 36,229 |
| 2012 | 35,983 |
| 2013 | 36,000 |
| 2014 | 35,926 |
| 2015 | 35,970 |
| 2016 | 36,015 |
| 2017 | 35,975 |
| 2018 | 36,046 |
| 2019 | 36,127 |
| 2020 | 35,455 |
| 2021 | 35,478 |
| 2022 | 35,483 |
| 2023 | 35,577 |
| 2024 | 35,682 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.1
Median Age
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Male
18.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 18.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,737$-4,943 vs state |
| Mean household income | $78,715 |
| Per-capita income | $30,185 |
| Poverty rate | 9.9%+0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Perry County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
85.2%
Public transit
4.8%
Work from home
32.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$178,300$-20,900 vs state
Median home value
$727
Median rent
76.5%
Homeownership rate
15,021
Total housing units
88.9%
Occupied
11.1%
Vacant
23.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.8%
With health insurance
90.6%
With broadband internet
9.8%
Foreign-born
8.9%
Veterans (18+)
17.1%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.3%
High School+
15.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Perry County, Ohio has a population of 35,474 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 87 people per square mile.
The population of Perry County has declined 1.0% since 2010 (36,037 → 35,682), a -0.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Perry County, Ohio is $64,737, with mean (average) household income of $78,715 and per-capita income of $30,185. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Perry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Perry County, Ohio is 41.1 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
The median home value in Perry County is $178,300 and median monthly rent is $727. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,021 total housing units, 11.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Perry County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Perry County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.