Perry, Ohio

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official_namePerry, Ohio
settlement_typeVillage
motto"Together We Take Pride"
image_skylineLucius Green House.jpg
imagesize250px
image_captionThe Lucius Green House, built 1880
image_seal
image_mapOHMap-doton-Perry.png
mapsize250px
map_captionLocation of Perry, Ohio
image_map1Map of Lake County Ohio Highlighting Perry Village.png
mapsize1250px
map_caption1Location of Perry in Lake County
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameUnited States
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Ohio
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2Lake
subdivision_type3Township
subdivision_name3Perry
government_typeMayor–council government
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameJames Gessic
established_date
unit_prefImperial
area_footnotes
area_total_km25.88
area_land_km25.88
area_water_km20.00
area_total_sq_mi2.27
area_land_sq_mi2.27
area_water_sq_mi0.00
population_as_of
population_total1602
population_density_km2272.50
population_density_sq_mi705.73
timezone
utc_offset-5
timezone_DSTEDT
utc_offset_DST-4
elevation_footnotes
elevation_ft699
coordinates
postal_code_typeZIP code
postal_code44081
area_code440
blank_nameFIPS code
blank_info39-61882
blank1_nameGNIS feature ID
blank1_info1086431
website
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| official_name = Perry, Ohio | settlement_type = Village | nickname = | motto = "Together We Take Pride"

| image_skyline = Lucius Green House.jpg | imagesize = 250px | image_caption = The Lucius Green House, built 1880 | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_map = OHMap-doton-Perry.png | mapsize = 250px | map_caption = Location of Perry, Ohio | image_map1 = Map of Lake County Ohio Highlighting Perry Village.png | mapsize1 = 250px | map_caption1 = Location of Perry in Lake County

| subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Ohio | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Lake | subdivision_type3 = Township | subdivision_name3 = Perry

| government_footnotes = | government_type = Mayor–council government | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = James Gessic | leader_title1 = | established_title = | established_date = | unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 5.88 | area_land_km2 = 5.88 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_total_sq_mi = 2.27 | area_land_sq_mi = 2.27 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00

| population_as_of = 2020 | population_est = | pop_est_as_of = | population_footnotes = | population_total = 1602 | population_density_km2 = 272.50 | population_density_sq_mi = 705.73

| timezone = Eastern (EST) | utc_offset = -5 | timezone_DST = EDT | utc_offset_DST = -4 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_ft = 699 | coordinates = | postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 44081 | area_code = 440 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 39-61882 | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 1086431 | website = | footnotes = Perry is a village in Lake County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2020 census.

History

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/Oliver_Hazard_Perry_01.jpg" caption="Commodore [[Oliver Hazard Perry"] ::

It is named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to commemorate his victory over the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813. The battle was a turning point in the western theater during the War of 1812. Perry is known for its public schools, whose recent construction was influenced by the nearby Perry Nuclear Generating Station.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.18 sqmi, all land.

Demographics

|align=left |1880= 170 |1920= 473 |1930= 602 |1940= 645 |1950= 665 |1960= 885 |1970= 917 |1980= 961 |1990= 1012 |2000= 1195 |2010= 1663 |2020= 1602 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,663 people, 593 households, and 456 families living in the village. The population density was 762.8 PD/sqmi. There were 630 housing units at an average density of 289.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.1% White, 0.8% African American, 1.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 593 households, of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the village was 39.9 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,195 people, 426 households, and 325 families living in the village. The population density was 548.2 PD/sqmi. There were 438 housing units at an average density of 200.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.41% White, 0.08% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population. 20.7% were of German, 16.0% Italian, 12.9% English, 10.5% Irish and 6.0% American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 426 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $52,955, and the median income for a family was $58,281. Males had a median income of $41,898 versus $28,672 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,078. About 1.5% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Perry village has an elected mayor and council form of government.

Perry is served by the Perry Public Schools.

In 2005, the Perry Public Library loaned more than 245,000 items to its 8,000 cardholders. Total holdings are over 52,000 volumes with over 275 periodical subscriptions.

Notable people

References

References

  1. DeBus, Bill. (May 18, 2024). "Perry Village to pay mayor for performing zoning duties". The News Herald.
  2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau.
  3. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  4. {{GNIS. 1086431
  5. Overman, William Daniel. (1958). "Ohio Town Names". Atlantic Press.
  6. "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: Ohio".
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.
  8. "U.S. Census website". [[United States Census Bureau]].
  9. "2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town". State Library of Ohio.

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