Perry County, Alabama Population 2022
Perry County, Alabama's estimated population is 8,482 with a growth rate of -1.70% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County, Alabama is the 66th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 10,563 and has seen a growth of -19.70% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 11,490 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 19,086 | 7,596 | 66.11% |
| 1850 | 22,285 | 3,199 | 16.76% |
| 1860 | 27,724 | 5,439 | 24.41% |
| 1870 | 24,975 | -2,749 | -9.92% |
| 1880 | 30,741 | 5,766 | 23.09% |
| 1890 | 29,332 | -1,409 | -4.58% |
| 1900 | 31,783 | 2,451 | 8.36% |
| 1910 | 31,222 | -561 | -1.77% |
| 1920 | 25,373 | -5,849 | -18.73% |
| 1930 | 26,385 | 1,012 | 3.99% |
| 1940 | 26,610 | 225 | 0.85% |
| 1950 | 20,439 | -6,171 | -23.19% |
| 1960 | 17,358 | -3,081 | -15.07% |
| 1970 | 15,388 | -1,970 | -11.35% |
| 1980 | 15,012 | -376 | -2.44% |
| 1990 | 12,759 | -2,253 | -15.01% |
| 2010 | 10,563 | -2,196 | -17.21% |
| 2011 | 10,450 | -113 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 10,163 | -287 | -2.75% |
| 2013 | 9,999 | -164 | -1.61% |
| 2014 | 9,801 | -198 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 9,640 | -161 | -1.64% |
| 2016 | 9,532 | -108 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 9,302 | -230 | -2.41% |
| 2018 | 9,070 | -232 | -2.49% |
| 2019 | 8,923 | -147 | -1.62% |
| 2020 | 8,776 | -147 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 8,629 | -147 | -1.68% |
| 2022 | 8,482 | -147 | -1.70% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,696 | 29.61% |
| Black or African American | 6,290 | 69.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 103 | 1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.04% |
Perry County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,140 | 2.64 | 78.3 |
| Married | 716 | 3.59 | 83.5 |
| Male | 94 | 3.79 | 91.5 |
| Female | 699 | 5.33 | 91.8 |
| Non Family | 1,631 | 1.01 | 69.4 |
4.36
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 434 | 7.58% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 805 | 14.07% |
| High School Graduate | 2,065 | 36.08% |
| Some College | 1,157 | 20.22% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 4.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 661 | 11.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 359 | 6.27% |
Perry County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,861 | 1,515 | 473 |
| Black | 3,758 | 2,956 | 539 |
| Other Race | 97 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | |
| Native American | 3 | 1 | |
| Hispanic | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.42%.
$24,578
Average Earnings
$32,008
Average Male
$22,529
Average Female
Perry County, Alabama Language by Age
Perry County, Alabama Language
96.99% of Perry County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 3.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
Perry County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 72 | 44.72% |
| Black | 6,059 | 2,608 | 43.04% |
| White | 2,136 | 379 | 17.74% |
| Other | NaN% |
36.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.35%
Male Poverty Rate
42.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Perry County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Alabama is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.21%.
Perry County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
24.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Perry County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Perry County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Perry County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 8.07% |
| Black | 73 | 1.55% |
Perry County, Alabama Veterans by Education
3.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
36.3%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.98%
Born in Perry County, Alabama
97.95%
Native Born
2.05%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.95% of Perry County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 84.98% having been born in Alabama. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990