Perry County, Alabama
Perry County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,591 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,687 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marion. The county was created 203 years ago in 1819.
Quick Facts about Perry County
| Population : | 8,687 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County, Perry County |
| Plate code : | 55 |
| Area : | 1875 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Altitude : | 276 feet / 84 meters |
| Capital : | Marion |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1819 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:22:15 (9th June 2023) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -21.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perry County is located at 32°38'18"N 87°17'40"W (32.6384700, -87.2944000). It has 5 neighbors: Bibb County, Chilton County, Dallas County, Hale County and Marengo County.
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The largest city of Perry County is Marion with a population of 3,049. Other cities include and Perryville population 1,460. See all Perry County cities & populated places.
Perry County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Perry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 3,049 | County seat of Perry County, Alabama |
| Uniontown | 2,150 | Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States |
| Perryville | 1,460 | City in Perry County, Arkansas |
- Official Website
Official website of Perry County
Perry County has 5 neighbours.
- Bibb County county in Alabama, United States
- Chilton County county in Alabama, United States
- Dallas County county in Alabama, United States
- Hale County county in Alabama, United States
- Marengo County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Perry County decreased by 21.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,591 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,450 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,163 | -2.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,999 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,801 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,640 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,532 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,302 | -2.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,070 | -2.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,923 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,687 | -2.72% | estimation process |
People born in Perry County (3)
People born in Perry County, including basketball player Walter Jordan, slave owned by Sam Houston Joshua Houston, Emanuel K. Love, .
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Other places with the same name (10)
- Perry County , Pennsylvania county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 46,212 people.
- Perry County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 36,215 people.
- Perry County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 25,456 people.
- Perry County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 20,664 people.
- Perry County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 19,194 people.
- Perry County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 19,154 people.
- Perry County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 11,862 people.
- Perry County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,327 people.
- Perry County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 8,099 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | County seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Alabama, United States and Alabama federated state capital |
| Mobile | 187,746 | County seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | County seat of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States |
