Ohio

Perry

35,408
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Perry

Perry, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 8,429. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 35,408.

Its recorded population peaked at 36,098 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Morgan's Raid — New Lexington Skirmish, and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202035,408
201036,058
200034,078
199031,557
198031,032
197027,434
196027,864
195028,999
194031,087
193031,445
192036,098
191035,396
190031,841
189031,151
188028,218
187018,453
186019,678
185020,775
184019,344
183013,970
18208,429
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Perry

Military engagements that took place in Perry, Ohio.

Morgan's Raid — New Lexington Skirmish
1863

Historic places in Perry

National Register of Historic Places listings in Perry, Ohio.

Parks Covered Bridge
Chalfunts
Mitchell, Randolph, House
New Reading
Ludowici Roof Tile Company Historic District
New Lexington
Perry County Courthouse and Jail
New Lexington
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Somerset
Glenford Bank
Glenford
Bowman Mill Covered Bridge
New Reading
West School
Crooksville
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Frequently asked about Perry

When does Perry first appear in the US census?
Perry, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 8,429.
What is the population of Perry?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Perry had a recorded population of 35,408.
When did Perry's population peak?
Perry's recorded population peaked at 36,098 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Perry?
1 documented military engagement took place in Perry, including Morgan's Raid — New Lexington Skirmish.
How many historic places are in Perry?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Perry, Ohio.
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