Perry is a very small village located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 1,598 people and three associated neighborhoods, Perry is the 497th largest community in Ohio.Unlike some villages, Perry isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Perry are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Perry is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Perry who work in sales jobs (11.12%), maintenance occupations (8.07%), and management occupations (7.46%). Perry is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Perry’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small village, Perry doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The overall education level of Perry is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 26.00% of adults 25 and older in the village have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Perry in 2022 was $37,813, which is upper middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $151,252 for a family of four. However, Perry contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Perry home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Perry residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Perry include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Perry is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
