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Perry County, AL
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Perry County, Alabama.
Population
8,031
Land area
720sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Perry County
Perry County at a glance
- Perry County is 89% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,654 a year, 41% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,400 (59% below Alabama) and median rent is $592 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Marion (2,886) and Uniontown (1,798).
Local data for Perry County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,654
Poverty rate
31.4%
Median home value
$86,400
Median rent
$592/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (329), Irish Americans (237), Italian Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,485
1,785 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.3M
FY 2026, $7,432 per person
PPP loans
$15.3M
646 loans, 1,791 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,690
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Perry County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
218
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.9%
U.S. 33.3% +19.6 pts
Diabetes
24.6%
U.S. 12.1% +12.5 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Perry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Perry County, AL?
- Marion is the largest city or town in Perry County, with about 2,886 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Perry County?
- Perry County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36756, 36765, 36786.
- What is the population of Perry County, AL?
- About 8,031 people live in Perry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Perry County?
- Perry County borders Chilton County, Dallas County, Bibb County, Marengo County, Hale County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023