Perry County, AL

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Population

9,680

1.79% decline

Median Age

37.6


Median Household Income

$22,973

7.78% decline

Poverty Rate

41.9%


Number of Employees

2,478

2.86% decline

Median Property Value

$69,100

6.24% decline

About

Economy

Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Perry County, AL had a population of 9.68k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $22,973. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Perry County, AL declined from 9,856 to 9,680, a -1.79% decrease and its median household income declined from $24,912 to $22,973, a -7.78% decrease.

The population of Perry County, AL is 69.6% Black or African American Alone, 29.4% White Alone, and 0.692% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Perry County, AL speak a non-English language, and 99.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Perry County, AL are Marion Military Institute (102 degrees awarded in 2017) and Judson College (67 degrees).

The median property value in Perry County, AL is $69,100, and the homeownership rate is 75.3%. Most people in Perry County, AL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Perry County, AL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Perry County, AL employs 2.48k people. The largest industries in Perry County, AL are Manufacturing (521 people), Educational Services (403 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (275 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($85,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,625), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($59,583).

Median household income in Perry County, AL is $22,973. Males in Perry County, 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 Perry County, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$22,973

2017 value

± $3,833

-7.78%

1 Year Growth

± 22%

Households in Perry County, AL have a median annual income of $22,973, 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 $24,912 in 2016, which represents a -7.78% 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 Perry County, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 6868

  2. Census Tract 6870

  3. Census Tract 6871

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Perry County, AL was Census Tract 6868 with a value of $25,969, followed by Census Tract 6870 and Census Tract 6871, with respective values of $25,073 and $14,693.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Perry County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

41.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Perry County, AL (3.71k out of 8.84k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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. Black

    3,186 ± 474

  2. White

    520 ± 199

  3. Native American

    0 ± 82

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Perry County, AL is Black, followed by White and Native American.

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

2.48k

2017 Value

± 501

-2.86%

1 Year decline

± 27.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Perry County, AL declined at a rate of -2.86%, from 2.55k employees to 2.48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Perry County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (491 people), Production Occupations (328 people), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (225 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Perry County, AL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Perry County, AL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (491 people), Production Occupations (328 people), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (225 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Perry County, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (7.54 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (3.23 times), and Material Moving Occupations (2.68 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Perry County, AL, by median earnings, are Transportation Occupations ($64,000), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($60,568), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($46,579).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.48k

2017 Value

± 501

-2.86%

1 Year decline

± 27.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Perry County, AL declined at a rate of -2.86%, from 2.55k employees to 2.48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Perry County, AL, are Manufacturing (521 people), Educational Services (403 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (275 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Perry County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Perry County, 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 Perry County, AL, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (521 people), Educational Services (403 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (275 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Perry County, AL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.42 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.08 times), and Educational Services (1.75 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Perry County, AL, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($85,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,625), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($59,583).

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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

85.8% of the population of Perry County, AL has health coverage, with 28.2% on employee plans, 31.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.976% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see 3217 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.77% decrease from the previous year (3275 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4787 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3191 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

3,217 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Perry County, AL see an average of 3,217 patients per year. This represents a 1.77% decrease from the previous year (3,275 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Perry 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%).

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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

14.2%

Uninsured

28.2%

Employer Coverage

31.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.976%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Perry County, AL declined by 7.44% from 15.4% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Perry County, 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

Perry County, AL is home to a population of 9.68k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 0.62% of Perry County, AL residents were born outside of the country (60 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Perry County, AL is composed of 6.74k Black or African American Alone residents (69.6%), 2.84k White Alone residents (29.4%), 67 Hispanic or Latino residents (0.692%), 23 Asian Alone residents (0.238%), 7 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.0723%), 5 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0517%), 0 Two or More Races residents (0%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

38

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.5

47

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 66.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Perry County, AL was 37.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Perry County, AL are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Perry County, AL residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.62%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

60 people

0.375%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

As of 2017, 0.62% of Perry County, AL residents (60 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 Perry County, AL was 0.375%, 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

99.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.6% of Perry County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Perry County, AL was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Black or African American Alone

    6.74k ± 60

  2. White Alone

    2.84k ± 16

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    67 ± 67.5

In 2017, there were 2.37 times more Black or African American Alone residents (6.74k people) in Perry County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.84k White Alone and 67 Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Perry County, AL as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    162 ± 114

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    109 ± 109

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    60 ± 63

Perry County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Perry County, AL awarded 169 degrees. The student population of Perry County, AL is skewed towards women, with 348 male students and 413 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Perry County, AL are White (109 and 64.5%), followed by Black or African American (42 and 24.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 4.73%), and Asian (3 and 1.78%).

The largest universities in Perry County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Marion Military Institute (102 and 60.4%) and Judson College (67 and 39.6%).

The most popular majors in Perry County, AL are General Studies (102 and 60.4%), Registered Nursing (21 and 12.4%), and Equestrian Studies (7 and 4.14%).

The median tuition costs in Perry County, AL are $16,736 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Studies

    102 degrees awarded

  2. Registered Nursing

    21 degrees awarded

  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    0 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Perry County, AL was General Studies with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Perry County, AL according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Marion Military Institute

    102 degrees awarded

  2. Judson College

    67 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$16,736

Median Private

In 2017, the Perry County, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marion Military Institute with 102 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

84

Degrees Awarded to Men

85

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 84 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Perry County, AL, which is 0.988 times less than the 85 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    109 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    42 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    8 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Perry County, AL were to White students. These 109 degrees mean that there were 2.6 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 42 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Perry County, AL was $69,100 in 2017, which is 0.301 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $73,700 to $69,100, a 6.24% decrease. The homeownership rate in Perry County, AL is 75.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Perry County, AL have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Perry County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$69,100

2017 Median

± $9,876

$73,700

2016 Median

± $11,123

In 2017, the median property value in Perry County, AL declined from to $69,100 from the previous year's value of $73,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Perry County, 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 Perry County, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

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Household Income

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$22,973

Median Household Income

± $3,833

3.04k

Number of Households

± 390

In 2017, the median household income of the 3.04k households in Perry County, AL declined from $22,973 from the previous year's value of $24,912.

The following chart displays the households in Perry County, 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 range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

75.3%

2017 Homeownership

73.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 75.3% of the housing units in Perry County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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

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Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Perry County, AL have a longer commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.41% of the workforce in Perry County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    84.7%

  2. Carpooled

    8.77%

  3. Other

    4.35%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Perry County, AL was Drove Alone (84.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.77%) and those who Other (4.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Perry County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Perry County, AL have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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