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Pekin, OH
Census-designated place in Carroll County, Ohio.
Population
369
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
739
ZIP codes
0
Pekin and its ZIP codes
Pekin at a glance
- Pekin is about 2.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Pekin, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Pekin.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,407
6,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,715 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pekin, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 19°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pekin, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Pekin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinervaVillage | 1.5 mi | 2.2 |
| MalvernVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| RobertsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| East RochesterCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake MohawkCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.7 |
| WaynesburgVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HomeworthCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| East CantonVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| CarrolltonVillage | 9.8 mi | 2.8 |
| MagnoliaVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| HanovertonVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| LouisvilleCity | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| DellroyVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| SummitvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| East AllianceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pekin, OH in?
- Pekin is in Carroll County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Pekin, OH?
- About 369 people live in Pekin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pekin?
- Nearby places include Minerva (1.5 mi), Malvern (3.8 mi), Robertsville (4.7 mi), East Rochester (4.7 mi), Lake Mohawk (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023