Demographics & People — Carey, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,544 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
| Median Age | 39.1 |
| Total Households | 1,422 |
| Family Households | 931 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0223 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,426 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,471 |
| German | 1,184 |
| Irish | 459 |
| Other groups | 395 |
| English | 265 |
| American | 157 |
| Italian | 126 |
| Polish | 56 |
| British | 48 |
| French (except Basque) | 39 |
Language
| English Only | 3,359 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 3,389 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 164 |
| Population 18+ | 2,682 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carey, Ohio.