Carey Population

1870–2026

3,519

2026 projection

1.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Carey. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,519-100.28%
20253,529+70.20%
20243,522+200.57%
20233,502-60.17%
20223,508-290.82%
20213,537-280.79%
20203,565-100.28%
20193,575-80.22%
20183,583-170.47%
20173,600+50.14%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Carey has a population change higher than Wyandot County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Carey−0.9%
  • Wyandot County−1.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Carey Demographics

39.1median age

Median age

Female39.5 yrs
Male38.6 yrs

Adults

2,797
573 seniors (65+) · 20% of adults2,224 other adults

Sex

Female 48.3% · 1,748Male 51.7% · 1,874

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 36 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Carey Income

$75,069median household income

Median household income

$75,069

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,046

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7.3%

About 1 in 14 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Carey Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%48%49%
Never married30%39%19%
Divorced14%11%17%
Widowed6%2%12%
Separated1%0%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201