Perry County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perry County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01105
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 719.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.21 sq mi
- Total Area
- 723.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.639005
- Longitude
- -87.293827
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,922
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,215
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,905 | 99.8% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.2% |
| White | 2,221 | 28.0% |
| Black | 5,629 | 71.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,194 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.3% |
| White | 1,908 | 30.7% |
| Black | 4,245 | 68.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,031
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $38,355
- Poverty Rate
- 28.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,264
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,236 | 27.8% |
| Black | 5,720 | 71.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,510
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,304 | 81.5% |
| Republican | 1,115 | 17.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 91 | 1.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,069 | 47.1% |
| Female | 3,441 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,386 | 21.3% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 0.3% |
| Black | 4,932 | 75.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,718
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 660 | 47.6% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 33.3% |
| Black | 1,982 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 28.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,117 | 36.4% |
| Female | 1,601 | 46.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,061 (38.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 831 (15.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,962
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $90,273
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $542
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.6%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.