Perry township is located in Lake County Ohio. Perry township has a 2024 population of 15,998. Perry township is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,276 in 2020.
The average household income in Perry township is $63,045 with a poverty rate of 14.78%. The median age in Perry township is 43.7 years: 41 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Perry township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,877 | 97.69% |
| Two or more races | 200 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 0.57% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,269 | 2.18 | 64 | 36 |
| Non Family | 3,626 | 1.21 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 2,497 | 3.11 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Male | 625 | 3.01 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Female | 521 | 3.42 | 44 | 56 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,004 | 8.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,137 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,757 | 14.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 604 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 4,843 | 41.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 2,026 | 17.24% |
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 | 11,577 | 10,220 | 2,327 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 54 | 5 |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Other Race | 29 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,375 | $66,122 | $34,828 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,375 | $0 | $79,779 |
| High School Graduate | $31,640 | $41,851 | $20,877 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,253 | $0 | $29,583 |
| Overall | $35,727 | $46,356 | $27,745 |
| Some College | $37,544 | $50,735 | $27,821 |
$35,727
Average Earnings
$46,356
Average Male
$27,745
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.6% of Perry township residents speak only English, while 1.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,389 | 2,176 | 14.14% |
| Multiple | 200 | 90 | 45% |
| Black | 93 | 64 | 68.82% |
14.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.86%
Male Poverty Rate
16.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry township is Black, with 68.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry township is White, with 14.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.5% |
| High School | 13.98% |
| Some College | 11.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.6% |
| Female Employed | 11.96% |
| Male Employed | 8.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,337 | $77,974 |
| Households | $49,888 | $63,045 |
| Married Families | $78,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,489 | $45,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
1,274
Number of Veterans
1,219
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 717 |
| First Gulf War | 191 |
| Korea | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 608 |
| 75+ | 237 |
| 35 to 54 | 200 |
| 55 to 64 | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,257 | 9.59% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 12.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
81.73%
Born in Perry township
98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
98.7% of Perry township residents were born in the United States, with 81.73% having been born in Ohio. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,823 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 15,858 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 15,893 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 15,928 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 15,963 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 15,998 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 16,033 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 16,068 | -141 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 16,209 | -67 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 16,276 | 387 | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 15,889 | -128 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 16,017 | -133 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 16,150 | -127 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 16,277 | -106 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 16,383 | -140 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 16,523 | -51 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 16,574 | -97 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 16,671 | -122 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 16,793 | -62 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 16,855 | 0 | 0% |