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Perdido

Alabama · 676 residents · 11.138 sq mi
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Perdido has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,458. Population has grown 31% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
676
+31%since 2023
from 515 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 46 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−20%since 2023
from 48.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2015 – 2024
487571655739823201520202024Perdido
2024676
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,458
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,983 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,709
−19%since 2023
from $31,886 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
−3%since 2023
from 0.512 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(440)
Black11.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(18)
Diversity Score32.1%(165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(584)
Black12.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score29.7%(201)
Diversity Score
30
−7%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−4%since 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
Female
42.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perdido, Alabama?

Perdido, Alabama has about 676 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perdido, Alabama?

The typical household in Perdido, Alabama earns about $38,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Perdido, Alabama?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Perdido, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perdido, Alabama?

About 21.3% of people in Perdido, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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