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Berry

Alabama · 1,238 residents · 10.766 sq mi
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Berry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,214. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,600. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,238
+2%since 1990
from 1,218 in 1990
1990 – 2025
115 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 113 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+3%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9371K1K1K1K1990201020202024Berry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,214
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,295 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,635
+55%since 1990
from $8,171 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$164
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
29.3% rent
1.9
−9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,083)
Black10.9%(133)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(311)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,126)
Black6.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(235)
19
−25%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 47.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+5%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Berry, Alabama?

Berry, Alabama has about 1,238 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Berry, Alabama?

The typical household in Berry, Alabama earns about $20,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berry, Alabama expensive?

In Berry, Alabama, the median home is worth about $37,600, and the typical rent is about $164 a month.

How educated are people in Berry, Alabama?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Berry, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berry, Alabama?

About 32.1% of people in Berry, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berry, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Berry, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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