Village · Ohio
Carey, Ohio
Carey, village, in Wyandot County, Ohio. Carey had 3,529 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,565 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,622 (±259). GEOID 3912112.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,529
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,565 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,622 ±259
Median household income
$75,069
±$13,403 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$158,100
±$23,020 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$821
±$101 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Carey and what county is it in?
Carey is a village in Wyandot County, Ohio. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 1,651 residents per square mile in 2020.
Carey lies entirely within Crawford Township (Wyandot County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Carey, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,529 people lived in Carey on July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 3,565 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,622 (±259).
| Measure | Carey | Wyandot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,622 ±259 | 21,598 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,465 ±173 | 8,999 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.26 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,657 ±194 | 9,892 | no clear change |
Carey's population since 2000
From 3,901 in 2000 to 3,529 in 2025: down 9.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Carey as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Carey?
The median resident of Carey is 39.1 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.9%.
| Measure | Carey | Wyandot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±1.7 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±4.4 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±3.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±4.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.9% ±2.4 pts | 94.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 7.8% ±2.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0% ±3.4 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.5% ±4.4 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±3.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Carey earn?
Half of Carey's 1,465 households earn less than $75,069 a year (±$13,403), against $69,768 in Wyandot County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $59,398 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Carey | Wyandot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,069 ±$13,403 | $69,768 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,749 ±$17,604 | $85,188 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,755 ±$7,163 | $35,837 | +$8,676 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±4.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2% ±4.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.9 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±4.1 pts | 87.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Carey?
Owners occupy 66.1% of Carey's occupied homes and renters 33.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 by its owner (±$23,020). The median renter pays $821 a month including utilities, and 20.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Carey | Wyandot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,100 ±$23,020 | $163,400 | +$36,384 |
| Median gross rent | $821 ±$101 | $827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.2% ±12.6 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,114 ±$76 | $1,281 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.1% ±7.8 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.9% ±7.8 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,657 ±194 | 9,892 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.9% ±14.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1% ±6.3 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% ±5.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±3.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.9% ±6.7 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Carey building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Carey in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Carey work and get to work?
85.7% of Carey's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes.
| Measure | Carey | Wyandot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8% ±7.0 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.7% ±5.0 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±4.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±3.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min ±2.1 | 20.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Carey?
No census tract lies mostly in Carey; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9381Wyandot County | 4,577 | $77,773 |
| Tract 9380Wyandot County | 3,918 | $67,768 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Carey) · Census block assignment files
How does Carey compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Carey is the 5,849th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 305th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Carey ranks 800th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 305th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,059th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 330th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 800th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 699th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,250th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,029th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 821st | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,155th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,183rd | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,394th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 1,548th | 1,731 |
Carey's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Carey with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Carey?
18 of the 57 figures for Carey on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Carey are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Carey.