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Perdido Beach

Alabama · 581 residents · 1.185 sq mi
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Perdido Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,700. Population has grown 19% since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $228,200. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
581
+19%vs 2011
vs 489 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 413 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
55.0
+17%vs 2011
vs 47.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
422482542602662201020202024Perdido Beach
2024642
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,181 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,804
−19%vs 2011
vs $25,570 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−33.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
−32%vs 2011
vs 0.363 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $229,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−47.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−25.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−10%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(482)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(549)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(35)
Diversity Score
6
+72%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 26.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+12.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perdido Beach, Alabama?

Perdido Beach, Alabama has about 581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perdido Beach, Alabama?

The typical household in Perdido Beach, Alabama earns about $67,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perdido Beach, Alabama expensive?

In Perdido Beach, Alabama, the median home is worth about $228,200, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Perdido Beach, Alabama?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Perdido Beach, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perdido Beach, Alabama?

About 9.3% of people in Perdido Beach, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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