Perry is a very small village located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 1,601 people and three associated neighborhoods, Perry is the 497th largest community in Ohio. Perry has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Perry, where the median household income is $93,917.00.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.59% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

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 is lower than average for the country.

The overall education level of Perry citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.10% of adults in Perry have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.

The per capita income in Perry in 2022 was $41,867, which is upper middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $167,468 for a family of four. However, Perry contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Perry is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. 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 Hungarian.

The most common language spoken in Perry is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.