Perry Heights, Ohio facts for kids
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Perry Heights, Ohio
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Location of Perry Heights, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Stark |
| Township | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.90 sq mi (7.51 km2) |
| • Land | 2.86 sq mi (7.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
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| • Total | 8,391 |
| • Density | 2,935.97/sq mi (1,133.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-62134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393183 |
Perry Heights is a place in Stark County, Ohio, United States. It is called a census-designated place. This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city or town. In 2020, about 8,391 people lived there. Perry Heights is part of the larger Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.
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About Perry Heights
Perry Heights is located in the state of Ohio. It is found within Stark County. The area is part of Perry Township.
Land and Water
The total area of Perry Heights is about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 square kilometers), is water.
People of Perry Heights
The number of people living in Perry Heights changes over time. Here is how the population has been counted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,900 | — | |
| 2010 | 8,441 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 8,391 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 8,900 people living in Perry Heights. These people lived in 3,545 homes. About 2,456 of these homes were families.
Most people in Perry Heights were White (95.17%). There were also African American (2.78%), Native American (0.31%), and Asian (0.24%) residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or had mixed backgrounds. About 1.44% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
About 31% of the homes in Perry Heights had children under 18 living there. Many homes (54.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes (11.2%) had a female head of the household without a husband. About 25.7% of all homes were single people living alone. Also, 10.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
On average, there were about 2.44 people in each home. For families, the average size was about 2.93 people.
Age Groups
The people in Perry Heights are of different ages.
- About 23.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Perry Heights was 39 years old.
Money and Living
In 2000, the average income for a home in Perry Heights was about $41,674 per year. For families, the average income was about $47,423 per year.
About 6.9% of all people in Perry Heights lived below the poverty line. This included 8.9% of children under 18 and 4.0% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Perry Heights (Ohio) para niños
