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Perdido

Alabama · 730 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 $45,625. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $142,200. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
730
−8%since 2019
from 795 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 71 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−21%since 2019
from 49.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
487571655739823201520202024Perdido
2024676
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,026 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,276
+20%since 2019
from $17,771 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing17.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $140,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2023
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2019
from 99.6% in 2019
22.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−4%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2015 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(686)
Black7.8%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(47)
Diversity Score30.7%(244)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(591)
Black6.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(53)
Diversity Score38.9%(284)
Diversity Score
39
+27%since 2019
from 31 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−7%since 2019
from 27.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
45.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perdido, Alabama?

Perdido, Alabama has about 730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perdido, Alabama?

The typical household in Perdido, Alabama earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perdido, Alabama expensive?

In Perdido, Alabama, the median home is worth about $142,200.

How educated are people in Perdido, Alabama?

About 16.5% 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 21.8% of people in Perdido, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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