Perkins township is located in Erie County Ohio. Perkins township has a 2024 population of 12,658. Perkins township is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,385 in 2020.
The average household income in Perkins township is $99,116 with a poverty rate of 5.49%. The median age in Perkins township is 42.9 years: 42.2 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perkins township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,679 | 86.48% |
| Black or African American | 792 | 6.41% |
| Two or more races | 643 | 5.21% |
| Asian | 194 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.09% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,783 | 2.47 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 2,446 | 3.11 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 1,601 | 1.11 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Female | 487 | 3.26 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 249 | 3.42 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 542 | 6.2% |
| Associates Degree | 942 | 10.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,796 | 20.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 969 | 11.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,634 | 30.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 1,812 | 20.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,802 | 7,410 | 2,585 |
| Black | 599 | 458 | 82 |
| 2+ Races | 199 | 194 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 126 | 5 |
| Asian | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 49.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,542 | $64,186 | $53,350 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,086 | $85,833 | $80,757 |
| High School Graduate | $43,114 | $46,550 | $38,984 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $50,679 | $27,656 |
| Overall | $51,358 | $59,039 | $43,806 |
| Some College | $46,957 | $64,911 | $38,750 |
$51,358
Average Earnings
$59,039
Average Male
$43,806
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.31% of Perkins township residents speak only English, while 3.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,182 | 467 | 4.59% |
| Multiple | 630 | 113 | 17.94% |
| Hispanic | 324 | 81 | 25% |
| Black | 675 | 68 | 10.07% |
5.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.91%
Male Poverty Rate
6.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perkins township is Hispanic, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perkins township is White, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.4% |
| High School | 8.92% |
| Some College | 4.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.41% |
| Female Employed | 1.75% |
| Male Employed | 1.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,647 | $116,447 |
| Households | $76,083 | $99,116 |
| Married Families | $110,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,423 | $60,612 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
807
Number of Veterans
703
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 264 |
| Second Gulf War | 198 |
| First Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 237 |
| 75+ | 204 |
| 35 to 54 | 180 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 712 | 8.32% |
| Black | 95 | 14.59% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 23.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.48%
Born in Perkins township
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
98.61% of Perkins township residents were born in the United States, with 80.48% having been born in Ohio. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,193 | 107 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 13,086 | 107 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 12,979 | 107 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 12,872 | 107 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 12,765 | 107 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 12,658 | 107 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 12,551 | 107 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 12,444 | 164 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 12,280 | -105 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 12,385 | 714 | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 11,671 | -35 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 11,706 | -42 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 11,748 | -38 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 11,786 | -57 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 11,843 | -62 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 11,905 | -24 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 11,929 | -65 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 11,994 | -36 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,030 | -41 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 12,071 | 0 | 0% |