Perry County, Ohio

Total Population: 35,474

County Seat: New Lexington

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Median Home Value

$178,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,737

Across all households

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.8%
Two or More Races2.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

8.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,737

Mean Household Income

$78,715

Per Capita Income

$30,185

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$178,300

Median Rent

$727/mo

Total Housing Units

15,021

Owner-Occupied

76.5%

Renter-Occupied

23.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Married Couple Households

52.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.6%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

84.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 39127.