Demographic Profile

Perry County

TSAC-CFD-01105

Snapshot

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Total Population
8479
CAGR (2011-2025)
-1.91 %
Median Age
41.8 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
20.5 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
8479
Sex Ratio
85.7 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-2.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.91 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Perry County, AL, is experiencing significant demographic challenges, with a 13-year population CAGR of -1.91% and a 1-year growth rate of -2.6%, indicating a declining population trend. The median age is relatively high at 41.8 years, coupled with a low sex ratio of 85.7, suggesting a potential imbalance in gender demographics. The age dependency ratio of 71.2 is notably higher than the state average of 65, reflecting a greater burden on the working-age population. Compared to other counties in Alabama, Perry County's trends highlight a need for targeted economic and social interventions to reverse its population decline.

Dependency Rate
71.2 %
Median Age
41.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
20.5 %
Active Aging Index
116 %
Old Dependency Rate
35.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
3075
Married-couple Household
902
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.81 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
8.01 %
Average Household Size
2.46 p
Average Family Size
3.33 p
Household with Children (%)
23.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
47 %
Now Married
31 %
Widowed
12.5 %
Divorced
9.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
99.4 %
Two or More Races
0.6 %
Non-White
71.6 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
1 %
White
2411
Black
6004
Asian
7
Native American
1
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
2411
Native US Citizen (%)
71.6 %
Born in Alabama (%)
86.3 %
Born in Other State (%)
12.9 %
Foreign Born (%)
0.6 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
11.5 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
10.1 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
58 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
39.3 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
2.8 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
47
Number of Adherents
4673
Adherents (% of Total Population)
55.1 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
55.1 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
809
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
15.2 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 25572
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 20988
Median Income College Grads
$ 32957
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 55898
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
38.1 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
9.5 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 32332
Household Income (Median)
$ 41226
Per Capita Income
$ 16581
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
23.4 %
Gini Index
0.3953*
Poverty Rate
32.8 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov