Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 7,613 with a growth rate of -0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perry County is the 66th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 10,564 and has seen a growth of -27.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perry County includes 70.99% Black or African American, 28.02% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (70.99%)
White (28.02%)
Two or more races (0.78%)
Other race (0.15%)
Asian (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,843 | 70.99% |
| White | 2,306 | 28.02% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Perry County's average per capita income is $26,765. Household income levels show a median of $34,368. The poverty rate stands at 31.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $47,311 | - |
| Families | $37,930 | $48,652 |
| Households | $34,368 | $42,730 |
| Non Families | $19,377 | $27,449 |
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