Perry County, OH

County

Cities in Perry County

Neighborhoods in Perry County

Clover Hill / Brigglesville

McLuney / Portersville

Thornport / Firemans Park

Chalfants / Mount Perry

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Perry

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Households with Children

29.3%

School Enrollment K-12

4,148

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.2%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.7%
High School / GED: 46.3%
Some College or Associate's: 25.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.6%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 42.9%
Living Alone: 27.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 55.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 89.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.1%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 6.5%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 78.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources