Perdido Beach, AL

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Population

522

12.4% decline

Median Age

62.6


Median Household Income

$43,750

6.67% decline

Poverty Rate

18.8%


Number of Employees

205

14.6% decline

Median Property Value

$162,500

4.43% growth

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About

In 2017, Perdido Beach, AL had a population of 522 people with a median age of 62.6 and a median household income of $43,750. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Perdido Beach, AL declined from 596 to 522, a -12.4% decrease and its median household income declined from $46,875 to $43,750, a -6.67% decrease.

The population of Perdido Beach, AL is 89.3% White Alone, 5.56% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.87% American Indian & Alaska Native Alone. N/A% of the people in Perdido Beach, AL speak a non-English language, and 99.6% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Perdido Beach, AL is $162,500, and the homeownership rate is 80.9%. Most people in Perdido Beach, AL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 31.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Perdido Beach, AL is 1 car per household.

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United StatesAlabamaBaldwin County, ALDaphne-Fairhope-Foley, ALBaldwin County PUMA, AL

Economy

The economy of Perdido Beach, AL employs 205 people. The largest industries in Perdido Beach, AL are Retail Trade (38 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (29 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (18 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($116,667), Manufacturing ($93,036), and Educational Services ($62,500).

Median household income in Perdido Beach, AL is $43,750. Males in Perdido Beach, AL have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,615. The income inequality in Perdido Beach, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,750

2017 value

± $14,216

-6.67%

1 Year Growth

± 42.4%

Households in Perdido Beach, AL have a median annual income of $43,750, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,875 in 2016, which represents a -6.67% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,549

Average Male Salary

± $1,465

$40,615

Average Female Salary

± $997

In 2017, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $58,018 ± $10,489

  2. White

    $47,885 ± $1,063

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $45,909 ± $38,465

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Perdido Beach, AL is from Alabama.

0.46

2017 Wage GINI

0.458

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.343% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 116.02

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Perdido Beach, AL was Census Tract 116.02 with a value of $47,049, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Perdido Beach, AL (98 out of 522 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    92 ± 51

  2. Hispanic

    7 ± 55

  3. Two Or More

    4 ± 55

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Perdido Beach, AL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

205

2017 Value

± 79

-14.6%

1 Year decline

± 58.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Perdido Beach, AL declined at a rate of -14.6%, from 240 employees to 205 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Perdido Beach, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34 people), Management Occupations (26 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Perdido Beach, AL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Perdido Beach, AL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34 people), Management Occupations (26 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (26 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Perdido Beach, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (6.62 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.43 times), and Production Occupations (2.1 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Perdido Beach, AL, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($92,857), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($85,179), and Management Occupations ($84,167).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

205

2017 Value

± 79

-14.6%

1 Year decline

± 58.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Perdido Beach, AL declined at a rate of -14.6%, from 240 employees to 205 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Perdido Beach, AL, are Retail Trade (38 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (29 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (18 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Perdido Beach, AL, though some of these residents may live in Perdido Beach, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Perdido Beach, AL, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (38 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (29 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (18 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Perdido Beach, AL has an unusually high number of Utilities (3.59 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.47 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (2.03 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Perdido Beach, AL, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($116,667), Manufacturing ($93,036), and Educational Services ($62,500).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $43.7B

  2. Mixed freight

    $29.7B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $23.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $43.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$265B

2020 Value

$367B

Projected 2045 Value

38.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $265B. This is expected to increase 38.3% to $367B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $27.4B

  2. Florida

    $17.9B

  3. Tennessee

    $16.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $27.4B, followed by Florida with $17.9B and Tennessee and $16.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

83.5% of the population of Perdido Beach, AL has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 7.85% on Medicaid, 28.7% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 2.68% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Perdido Beach, AL was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Perdido Beach, AL see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (1352 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2025 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1121 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Greene County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.1%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (1,352 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Baldwin County, AL in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

16.5%

Uninsured

29.1%

Employer Coverage

7.85%

Medicaid

28.7%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

2.68%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Perdido Beach, AL declined by 9.08% from 18.1% to 16.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Perdido Beach, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Greene County

    21.1% prevalence

  2. Perry County

    20.9% prevalence

  3. Sumter County

    20.4% prevalence

Greene County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Alabama, at 21.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Alabama by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Perdido Beach, AL is home to a population of 522 people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.11% of Perdido Beach, AL residents were born outside of the country (11 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Perdido Beach, AL is composed of 466 White Alone residents (89.3%), 29 Hispanic or Latino residents (5.56%), 15 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (2.87%), 12 Two or More Races residents (2.3%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

63

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.5

88

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 45.2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Perdido Beach, AL was 62.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 63, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 88. But people in Perdido Beach, AL are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Perdido Beach, AL residents was 58.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.11%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

11 people

1.68%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

As of 2017, 2.11% of Perdido Beach, AL residents (11 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Perdido Beach, AL was 1.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    51,837 ± 5,560 people

  2. Guatemala

    11,080 ± 2,581 people

  3. India

    9,229 ± 2,356 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 51,837 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 11,080 and India with 9,229.

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Citizenship

99.6%

2017 Citizenship

100%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.6% of Perdido Beach, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Perdido Beach, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    466 ± 79

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    29 ± 37.8

  3. American Indian & Alaska Native Alone

    15 ± 28

In 2017, there were 16.1 times more White Alone residents (466 people) in Perdido Beach, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29 Hispanic or Latino and 15 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    34 ± 23

  2. Korea

    11 ± 14

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    7 ± 20

Perdido Beach, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Perdido Beach, AL was $162,500 in 2017, which is 0.707 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $155,600 to $162,500, a 4.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Perdido Beach, AL is 80.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Perdido Beach, AL have an average commute time of 31.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Perdido Beach, AL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$162,500

2017 Median

± $33,270

$155,600

2016 Median

± $32,997

In 2017, the median property value in Perdido Beach, AL grew to to $162,500 from the previous year's value of $155,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Perdido Beach, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perdido Beach, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$43,750

Median Household Income

± $14,216

262

Number of Households

± 55

In 2017, the median household income of the 262 households in Perdido Beach, AL declined from $43,750 from the previous year's value of $46,875.

The following chart displays the households in Perdido Beach, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Perdido Beach, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perdido Beach, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

80.9%

2017 Homeownership

78.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 80.9% of the housing units in Perdido Beach, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Perdido Beach, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

31.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Perdido Beach, AL have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.66% of the workforce in Perdido Beach, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    89.8%

  2. Worked At Home

    5.85%

  3. Carpooled

    2.93%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Perdido Beach, AL was Drove Alone (89.8%), followed by those who Worked At Home (5.85%) and those who Carpooled (2.93%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Perdido Beach, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Perdido Beach, AL have 1 car, followed by 3 cars.

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