Perry County, AL

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2021 Population

8,702

4.42% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

0.779% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

35.7%

1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$27,057

13.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$74,400

7.12% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

2,445

2.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Perry County, AL had a population of 8.7k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $27,057. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Perry County, AL declined from 9,104 to 8,702, a −4.42% decrease and its median household income grew from $23,875 to $27,057, a 13.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Perry County, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.4%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.804%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.149%), and White (Hispanic) (0.126%).

None of the households in Perry County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Perry County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Perry County, AL are Marion Military Institute (86 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Perry County, AL was $74,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Perry County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Perry County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Perry County, AL borders Bibb County, AL, Chilton County, AL, Dallas County, AL, Hale County, AL, and Marengo County, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Perry County, AL is home to a population of 8.7k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.07% of Perry County, AL residents were born outside of the country (93 people).

In 2021, there were 2.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.03k people) in Perry County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.56k White (Non-Hispanic) and 70 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Perry County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Perry County, AL was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Perry County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Perry County, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.03k ± 113
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.56k ± 18
Black or African American (Hispanic)
70 ± 112

1.01%

Hispanic Population

88 people

1.01% of the people in Perry County, AL are hispanic (88 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Perry County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

1.07%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

93 people

2.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

187 people

As of 2021, 1.07% of Perry County, AL residents (93 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Perry County, AL was 2.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Perry County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
89 ± 61
Korea
31 ± 44
Gulf War (2001-)
18 ± 28

Perry County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Perry County, AL employs 2.45k people. The largest industries in Perry County, AL are Accommodation & Food Services (397 people), Manufacturing (375 people), and Educational Services (320 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,181), Transportation & Warehousing ($41,181), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($40,923).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.45k

2021 Value

± 496

2.69%

1 Year growth

± 27.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Perry County, AL grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 2.38k employees to 2.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Perry County, AL, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (343 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (324 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Perry County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.45k

2021 Value

± 496

2.69%

1 Year growth

± 27.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Perry County, AL grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 2.38k employees to 2.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Perry County, AL, are Accommodation & Food Services (397 people), Manufacturing (375 people), and Educational Services (320 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Perry County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Perry County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$19,475

Median earning men ± $9,621

$20,919

Median earning women ± $3,402

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,040), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($40,923), and Construction ($26,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($40,573), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,668), and Retail Trade ($20,745).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

40
Retail Trade
33
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
28
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$64.7k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$42.7k
Manufacturing
$11.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Perry County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 73.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (25.6%), followed by Other (0.593%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (73.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (25.6%)
Republican Party
Other (0.593%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Perry County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 73.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (25.6%), followed by Other (0.593%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Perry County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Perry County, AL awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Perry County, AL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 232 male students and 82 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Perry County, AL are White (61 and 70.9%), followed by Black or African American (14 and 16.3%), Two or More Races (5 and 5.81%), and Asian (2 and 2.33%).

The largest universities in Perry County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Marion Military Institute (86 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Perry County, AL are General Studies (85 and 98.8%) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (1 and 1.16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Perry County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 314 (73.9% men and 26.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 314 students enrolled in Perry County, AL, 73.9% men and 26.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 187 records, of which 26.7% were women and 73.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
85 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Perry County, AL was General Studies with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Perry County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Marion Military Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

86 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marion Military Institute with 86 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Perry County, AL, which is 1.69 times more than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 4.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 14 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($3,218) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Perry County, AL was $74,400 in 2021, which is 0.304 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $80,100 to $74,400, a 7.12% decrease. The homeownership rate in Perry County, AL is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Perry County, AL have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Perry County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 18.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Perry County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.83%.

Housing

Property

$74,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,549

$2,074

Median Property Taxes

±$400

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perry County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Perry County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.8% of the housing units in Perry County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Perry County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6868
Census Tract 6871

The following map shows all of the tracts in Perry County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$27,057

Median Household Income

± $4,282

2.85k

Number of Households

± 464

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.85k households in Perry County, AL grew to $27,057 from the previous year's value of $23,875.

The following chart displays the households in Perry County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Perry County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Walked (5.87%)

In 2021, 79.3% of workers in Perry County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who walked to work (5.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Perry County, AL have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.32% of the workforce in Perry County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Perry County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Perry County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Perry County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Perry County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.83%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

35.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Perry County, AL (2.82k out of 7.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Perry County, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 44.2% of the children was living in poverty in Perry County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 381 in Perry County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 82.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.8% of the population of Perry County, AL has health coverage, with 26.5% on employee plans, 33.8% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see 2974 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (3047 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4344 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1737 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,974 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Perry County, AL

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see an average of 2,974 patients per year. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (3,047 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Perry County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.17%

Uninsured

26.5%

Employer Coverage

33.8%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Perry County, AL declined by 7.59% from 9.92% to 9.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Perry County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Perry County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Perry County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 46.2% in Perry County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Perry County, AL.

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