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Perry County, Alabama Population 2021
Perry County, Alabama's estimated population is 8,629 with a growth rate of -1.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County, Alabama is the 66th largest county inAlabama. The 2010 Population was 10,563 and has seen a growth of -18.31% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,629 | -147 | -1.68% |
| 2020 | 8,776 | -147 | -1.65% |
| 2019 | 8,923 | -147 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 9,070 | -232 | -2.49% |
| 2017 | 9,302 | -230 | -2.41% |
| 2016 | 9,532 | -108 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 9,640 | -161 | -1.64% |
| 2014 | 9,801 | -198 | -1.98% |
| 2013 | 9,999 | -164 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 10,163 | -287 | -2.75% |
| 2011 | 10,450 | -113 | -1.07% |
| 2010 | 10,563 | -2,196 | -17.21% |
| 1990 | 12,759 | -2,253 | -15.01% |
| 1980 | 15,012 | -376 | -2.44% |
| 1970 | 15,388 | -1,970 | -11.35% |
| 1960 | 17,358 | -3,081 | -15.07% |
| 1950 | 20,439 | -6,171 | -23.19% |
| 1940 | 26,610 | 225 | 0.85% |
| 1930 | 26,385 | 1,012 | 3.99% |
| 1920 | 25,373 | -5,849 | -18.73% |
| 1910 | 31,222 | -561 | -1.77% |
| 1900 | 31,783 | 2,451 | 8.36% |
| 1890 | 29,332 | -1,409 | -4.58% |
| 1880 | 30,741 | 5,766 | 23.09% |
| 1870 | 24,975 | -2,749 | -9.92% |
| 1860 | 27,724 | 5,439 | 24.41% |
| 1850 | 22,285 | 3,199 | 16.76% |
| 1840 | 19,086 | 7,596 | 66.11% |
| 1830 | 11,490 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.68% (-147)
County Website
State
Founded
December 13, 1819
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
10,563
Growth Since 2010
-18.31% (-1,934)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,491 | 69.85% |
| White | 2,737 | 29.45% |
| Some Other Race | 54 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.03% |
Perry County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,070 | 2.76 | 71.9 |
| Non Family | 1,594 | 1.05 | 65.9 |
| Female | 687 | 6.06 | 81.5 |
| Married | 653 | 3.08 | 74.6 |
| Male | 136 | 4.63 | 79.4 |
4.52
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 511 | 8.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 499 | 8.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,172 | 36.92% |
| Some College | 1,171 | 19.90% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 3.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 757 | 12.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 583 | 9.91% |
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Perry County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,050 | 3,369 | 774 |
| White | 1,790 | 1,498 | 562 |
| Other Race | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 36 | ||
| Native American | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.40%.
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$25,176
Average Earnings
$39,946
Average Male
$20,519
Average Female
Perry County, Alabama Language by Age
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Perry County, Alabama Language
98.73% of Perry County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
Perry County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,247 | 2,143 | 34.30% |
| White | 2,181 | 469 | 21.50% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 50 | 58.14% |
30.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.01%
Male Poverty Rate
30.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Perry County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 58.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perry County, Alabama is White, with 21.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.19%.
Perry County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
20.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.8%
Male Marriage Rate
19.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Perry County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Perry County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Perry County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 210 | 4.35% |
| White | 195 | 8.19% |
Perry County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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17.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
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37.9%
Labor Force Participation
34%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.67%
Born in Perry County, Alabama
97.86%
Native Born
2.14%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.86% of Perry County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 80.67% having been born in Alabama. 0.46% 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