2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,231
Perry County is a small rural county in Alabama with a population of 8,231. The median household income is $34,368, 47% below the national average. The poverty rate is 31.2%, median home value is $87,700, and 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 33% below the national average.
Population
8,231
2023 estimate
Rank #2637 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$34,368
Household
Rank #3121 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$87,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #3085 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2448 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
54.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
37% below Alabama avg·47% below national avg
Poverty Rate
69% below Alabama avg·108% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
28% below Alabama avg·33% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$16,960
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
31.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
38.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
41% below Alabama avg·58% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below Alabama avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Alabama avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above Alabama avg·6% above national avg
Housing Units
3,961
Households
3,195
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,124
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
71.5%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below Alabama avg·30% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Alabama avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.4%
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