Population 8,031 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perry County
Household size in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Perry County are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.53 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Alabama counties have smaller households: only four of 67.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Perry County is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.4, even as the national median rose. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Perry County: 19.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only four have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Perry County
Renters in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Perry County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 76.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 9.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.9% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Perry County: 12.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 9.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Perry County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Alabama as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $430 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $449 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $534 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $607 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$176 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Perry County pays $607 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $176 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only three have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Perry County
Bachelor's degrees in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Perry County: 16.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.9% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Perry County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Perry County
| Period | Perry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Perry County: 17.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Perry County has the highest unemployment rate of any Alabama county. Unemployment has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Perry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | 2.33 | 36.4 | 19.0% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1985 | $607 | 16.0% | 84.3% | 17.7% |
| Dallas County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 16.7% | 36.2% | 14.7% | 1979 | $772 | 17.4% | 87.8% | 10.3% |
| Sumter County | 2.04 | 38.6 | 15.5% | 33.2% | 22.5% | 1979 | $755 | 21.0% | 87.1% | 11.9% |
| Autauga County | 2.65 | 39.9 | 11.7% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1993 | $1,221 | 30.3% | 91.6% | 2.4% |
| Elmore County | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.9% | 23.0% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,022 | 25.0% | 89.4% | 4.8% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 17.6% | 34.9% | 14.6% | 1981 | $1,049 | 24.6% | 85.8% | 6.6% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| Newton County | 2.63 | 38.0 | 12.9% | 20.9% | 14.6% | 1982 | $734 | 19.3% | 85.9% | 5.2% |
| Lee County | 2.63 | 36.1 | 9.4% | 33.7% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,170 | 43.3% | 92.6% | 3.5% |
| Scott County | 2.93 | 38.4 | 22.9% | 28.7% | 15.3% | 1987 | $863 | 13.3% | 77.8% | 4.4% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Perry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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