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Perdido CDP, AL

ZIP 36562 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36562

36562 has a population of 1,390 with a median age of 44.5 yrs (45.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.8%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
6.4%-48% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.8%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.2%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
20.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.4%+84% vs US avg
x
High school
49.3%+88% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
5.0%-85% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
15.0%-56% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.9%+74% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.7%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
33.1%+147% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
24.9%+329% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36562

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
33.1%+147% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.4%+30% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
24.9%+329% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,390
Median age44.5
Poverty rate19.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.8%
Hispanic0.0%
Black6.4%
Asian0.0%