Perry County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Perry County, Alabama has a population of 8,031, the 66th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $37,654 and the median home value is $86,400. The poverty rate is 31.4%.

Perry County Quick Facts

Population 8,031

Median Household Income $37,65490% MOE ±$3,718

Median Home Value $86,40090% MOE ±$8,131

Poverty Rate 31.4%90% MOE ±6.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 16.5%90% MOE ±7.5 pts

Median Age 41.1 years90% MOE ±3.0 years

Homeownership Rate 77.5%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.1%

Cities/Places 2

Population 8,031 66th of 67

Median Income $37,654 41% lower than state

Poverty Rate 31.4%

Unemployment 16.5%

How Perry County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,293	8,031	-13.6%
Median household income	$28,856	$37,654	+30.5%
Median home value¹	$79,996	$86,400	No clear change (+8.0%)
Median gross rent	$624	$592	No clear change (-5.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Perry

$37,654

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Perry

$86,400

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 31.4%

$25K-$50K 41.5%

$50K-$100K 19.9%

$100K+ 7.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.4%

$10K-$15K

10.6%

$15K-$20K

9.6%

$20K-$25K

9.8%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

9.4%

$35K-$40K

9.8%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

12.7%

$50K-$60K

2.5%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

7.0%

$100K-$125K

4.9%

$125K-$150K

1.1%

$150K-$200K

1.1%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

16.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

39.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.5%

Renter 22.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $592/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

22.1%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

24.8%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Perry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marion	2,886	$35,842	20.1%	$108,700
Uniontown	1,798	$33,750	43.7%	$67,300

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Population Overview

Perry County is located in Alabama with a total population of 8,031. It is the 66th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Perry County is 41.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Perry County is $37,654. This is 41% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.4%. This is 101% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 16.5%. This is 250% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $86,400. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Perry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Perry County is Black or African American, making up 71.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (27.8%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.2% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Perry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Perry County, Alabama?

Perry County has a population of 8,031, making it the 66th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Perry County?

The median household income in Perry County is $37,654 with a poverty rate of 31.4%.

How many cities are in Perry County, Alabama?

Perry County contains 2 Census-designated places.