Perry County, Ohio: commercial real estate data.
Perry County, Ohio had an estimated 35,682 residents on July 1, 2024, up 0.8 percent since the 2020 census base of 35,412, across 408 square miles. County output reached $937.2 m in 2024, 455 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 31 7(a) approvals worth $9.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Perry County
How many people live in Perry County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202435,535
- Households13,452
- Average household size2.64
- Median household income$67,460
- Median age41.3
- Median gross rent$777 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$191,100
- Home value to household income2.8 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher16.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over24,705
- Population under 188,327
- Share under 1823.4 percent
- Population 65 and over6,517
- Share 65 and over18.3 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6420,691
- Civilian labor force16,128
- Unemployment rate3.7 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over59.3 percent
- Rank by population among Ohio counties68th of 88
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1326th of 3,222
Perry County is the 68th largest of 88 Ohio counties by population. A median home costs 2.8 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.4 percent against 18.3 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Perry County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202435,682
- Census 2020 base population35,412
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.76 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024105
- Births, 2024371
- Deaths, 2024397
- Natural change, 2024-26
- Net domestic migration, 2024121
- Net international migration, 202412
- Total net migration, 2024133
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024448
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1569th of 3,144
The county has grown 0.76 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Perry County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving838
- People arriving, from those returns1,548
- Tax returns filed by households leaving829
- Net household movement9
- Adjusted gross income arriving$46.2 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$5.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$55,186
- Average income of a leaving household$49,268
- Largest single originFairfield County (169 households)
- Largest single destinationMuskingum County (169 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | 169 | 331 | $10.7 m |
| Muskingum County | 155 | 310 | $6.4 m |
| Licking County | 152 | 280 | $8.9 m |
| Franklin County | 127 | 199 | $8.6 m |
| Hocking County | 42 | 79 | $1.7 m |
| Morgan County | 24 | 44 | $971,000 |
Households arriving report $5,918 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Fairfield County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Perry County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$937.2 m
- County GDP, 2023$934.1 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 20240.3 percent
- GDP change over five years21.0 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Ohio areas BEA publishes81st of 88
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1893rd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$26,373
Output grew 0.3 percent in the latest year and 21.0 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Perry County
- Covered employment, annual average6,398
- Establishments reporting601
- Average annual pay$50,770
- Average weekly wage$976
- Manufacturing, employment836
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$62,429
- Retail trade, employment767
- Retail trade, average annual pay$29,275
- Accommodation and food services, employment568
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$16,843
- Construction, employment416
- Construction, average annual pay$122,698
- Other services, except public administration, employment182
- Wholesale trade, employment173
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 836 | 20 | $62,429 |
| Retail trade | 767 | 79 | $29,275 |
| Accommodation and food services | 568 | 52 | $16,843 |
| Construction | 416 | 55 | $122,698 |
| Other services, except public administration | 182 | 49 | $25,986 |
| Wholesale trade | 173 | 18 | $45,995 |
| Finance and insurance | 144 | 25 | $57,005 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 140 | 21 | $71,377 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 836 jobs, 13.1 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Perry County?
- Establishments, all industries455
- Employment at those establishments4,478
- Annual payroll$166.1 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents12.8
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Perry County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202434
- Declared construction value permitted$6.4 m
- Single family units authorized31
- Multifamily units authorized3
- Multifamily share of units8.8 percent
- Average declared value per unit$187,706
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.5
Single-family homes are 91.2 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Perry County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded31
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$9.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$318,919
- Median 7(a) approval$50,000
- 10th percentile approval$13,700
- 90th percentile approval$594,700
- Largest single approval$4,700,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)235
- Jobs per approval7.6
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active9
- Distinct industries receiving approvals23
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer6.5 percent
- Loans on real estate terms2
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter29
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countSite Preparation Contractors (3)
- Most active lenderThe Huntington National Bank (11)
- 504 approvals recorded2
- 504 gross approval dollars$615,000
- Average 504 approval$307,500
- Median 504 approval$307,500
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval8.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved26.0
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$10.5 m
The average approval of $318,919 sits well above the median of $50,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 6.5 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Perry County
Do SBA loans in Perry County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded11
- Paid in full11
- Charged off0
- Status: Cancelled2
- Status: Paid in full11
- Status: Exempt from disclosure17
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 11 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Perry County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Mount Perry, approvals11
- Thornville, approvals7
- New Lexington, approvals6
- Crooksville, approvals4
- Somerset, approvals2
- Roseville, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Perry | 11 | $1,716,900 |
| Thornville | 7 | $1,964,400 |
| New Lexington | 6 | $5,780,000 |
| Crooksville | 4 | $180,000 |
| Somerset | 2 | $55,200 |
| Roseville | 1 | $190,000 |
Mount Perry accounts for 11 approvals against 7 in Thornville. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Perry County?
- Land area408 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Ohio counties68th of 88
- Width, east to west23.8 mi
- Height, north to south26.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land87
- Establishments per square mile1.12
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Perry County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Perry County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 390778
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book11
- Of those, participating in the NFIP9
- NFIP participation rate81.8 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Perry County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Perry County (community 390778), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Perry County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 81.8 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202435,535
- Households13,452
- Average household size2.64
- Median household income$67,460
- Median age41.3
Common questions
Perry County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Perry County, Ohio?
The Census Bureau estimates 35,682 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 35,535, in 13,452 households, ranking 68th of 88 Ohio counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Perry County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.76 percent since the 2020 census base of 35,412, to 35,682 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 371 births against 397 deaths, with net migration of 133. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Perry County?
$67,460. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $191,100, which is 2.8 times income, and median gross rent is $777 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Perry County?
455 establishments, employing 4,478 people with an annual payroll of $166.1 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Perry County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 836 jobs, 13.1 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 6,398 jobs at an average annual pay of $50,770, or $976 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Perry County?
31 7(a) approvals totaling $9.9 m since FY2020, across 9 lenders, with a median approval of $50,000, plus 2 504 approvals worth $615,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Perry County?
34 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $6.4 m. Multifamily was 8.8 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Perry County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Perry County come from?
The largest single origin is Fairfield County, with 169 households. Arriving households report an average income of $55,186 against $49,268 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Perry County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Perry County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Perry.
14 Census places lie wholly or partly in Perry County. All 14 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lexington | village | 4,519 | 6 | Wholly in this county |
| Crooksville | village | 2,379 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Roseville | village | 1,821 | 1 | 61.1 percent here, 38.9 percent Muskingum County |
| Thornville | village | 1,818 | 7 | Wholly in this county |
| Somerset | village | 1,216 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Thornport | CDP | 998 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Junction City | village | 773 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| New Straitsville | village | 684 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Corning | village | 497 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Shawnee | village | 396 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hemlock | village | 255 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Glenford | village | 246 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rendville | village | 149 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rose Farm | CDP | 77 | None recorded | 27.6 percent here, 72.4 percent Morgan County |
A further 11 of the county's 31 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Perry County, the largest being Mount Perry (11). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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