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Berry, AL
Town in Fayette County, Alabama.
Population
1,040
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
97
ZIP codes
0
Berry and its ZIP codes
Berry at a glance
- The median household income is $37,031, 42% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,000 (53% below Alabama) and median rent is $475 a month.
Local data for Berry, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berry, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,031
Poverty rate
29.0%
Median home value
$98,000
Median rent
$475/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (33), German Americans (10), Scottish Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Berry.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,504
3,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
How people get to work
Berry, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berry, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berry, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Berry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OakmanTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| FayetteCity | 14 mi | 8.5 |
| Carbon HillCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| KansasTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Glen AllenTown | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| EldridgeTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| ParrishTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| BelkTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| WinfieldCity | 21 mi | 17.8 |
| JasperCity | 23 mi | 29.4 |
| KennedyTown | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| NauvooTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| CordovaTown | 25 mi | 5.8 |
| Gu-WinTown | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| TuscaloosaCity | 27 mi | 62.5 |
| BrilliantTown | 27 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berry, AL in?
- Berry is in Fayette County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Berry, AL?
- About 1,040 people live in Berry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berry?
- Nearby places include Oakman (13 mi), Fayette (14 mi), Carbon Hill (17 mi), Kansas (17 mi), Glen Allen (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023