Perry County, Alabama is located in the west-central part of the state, and is part of the Black Belt region. It has a population of 10,746 people, with a median age of 38.3 years. The population is evenly split between males and females. The median household income is $30,711, which is lower than the national average of $60,293. The poverty rate is 31.4%, which is higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The educational attainment rate in Perry County is lower than the national average. Only 14.4% of adults over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33%. The high school graduation rate is also lower than the national average, at 74.3% compared to the national average of 84%.
The real estate market in Perry County is relatively affordable. The median home value is $76,400, which is lower than the national average of $231,200. The median rent is $711, which is also lower than the national average of $1,062. The vacancy rate is 14.7%, which is higher than the national average of 8.2%.
Overall, Perry County has a lower median household income and a higher poverty rate than the national average. The educational attainment rate is also lower than the national average. The real estate market is relatively affordable, with lower median home values and rents than the national average.