Perry County's estimated 2026 population is 7,224 with a growth rate of -2.71% 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 -31.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 6,322 adults, (1,736 of whom are seniors) in Perry County.
Female: 4,430 (55.2%)
Male: 3,601 (44.8%)
The racial composition of Perry County includes 71.22% Black or African American, 27.84% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,720 | 71.22% |
| White | 2,236 | 27.84% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 0.72% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.06% |
Perry County's average per capita income is $29,436. Household income levels show a median of $37,654. The poverty rate stands at 31.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $49,198 | - |
| Families | $39,345 | $49,892 |
| Households | $37,654 | $44,719 |
| Non Families | $20,545 | $28,906 |
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