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Berry

Alabama · 1,148 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 $20,792. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,200. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,148
−7%since 2000
from 1,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9371K1K1K1K1990201020202024Berry
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,792
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,960
+3%since 2000
from $12,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$332
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,126)
Black6.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(235)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,040)
Black7.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(71)
Diversity Score30.9%(354)
Diversity Score
31
+62%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berry, Alabama?

Berry, Alabama has about 1,148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berry, Alabama?

The typical household in Berry, Alabama earns about $20,792 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 $42,200, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Berry, Alabama?

About 7.4% 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 27.1% of people in Berry, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berry, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Berry, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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