Perry County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,031 | — | #2,654 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,654 | -49.9% | #3,097 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $86,400 | -69.4% | #3,122 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $592 | -49.1% | #3,058 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.4% | +148.9% | #3,100 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perry County has a population of 8,031, making it the #2,654 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perry County is $37,654, ranking #3,097 out of 3,222 counties — 49.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 31.4% and unemployment stands at 16.5%.
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The median home value in Perry County is $86,400 (-69.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $592/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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92.8% of residents in Perry County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Perry County, Alabama
Perry County, Alabama has a total population of 8,031, making it the 2,654th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perry County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perry County is $37,654, which ranks #3,097 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 31.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5%.
The median home value in Perry County is $86,400, 69.4% below the national median. Renters in Perry County pay a median gross rent of $592 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perry County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Perry County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 71.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.8%).
All data for Perry County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.