Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 35,892 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 69th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 36,037 and has seen a growth of -0.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 96.07% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.07%)
Two or more races (3.17%)
Other race (0.35%)
Black or African American (0.23%)
Asian (0.12%)
Native American (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,080 | 96.07% |
| Two or more races | 1,126 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 123 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $45,672. Household income levels show a median of $64,737. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,489 | - |
| Families | $75,972 | $91,268 |
| Households | $64,737 | $78,715 |
| Non Families | $28,198 | $39,885 |
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