Perry Alabama

Perry County is a county of the U. S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, of Rhode Island, United States Navy. As of 2000 the population was 11,861. Its county seat is Marion. Dealer Search Results: New Car and Truck
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History

Perry County was established on December 13, 1819.

Geography

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,875 km² (724 mi²). 1,863 km² (719 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (5 mi²) of it (0. 63%) is water. Historical Maps of Perry County.

Adjacent Counties

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 11,861 people, 4,333 households, and 3,046 families residing in the county. The population density was 6/km² (16/mi²). There were 5,406 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 30. 86% White, 68. 38% Black or African American, 0. Perry County, Alabama Genealogical Records Information. 08% Native American, 0. 03% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 0. 08% from other races, and 0. 54% from two or more races. 0. Perry County, Alabama Black Belt Wildlife and Heritage Trail Kiosk Proposed for Perry Lakes Park Section of the Alabama Department of Conservation. 86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,333 households out of which 33. 80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40. 40% were married couples living together, 25. 10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29. 70% were non-families. Perry County Alabama Schools. 27. 90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12. 00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.