Berry, Alabama

Berry is a town in Fayette County, Alabama, United States.

The town was named for Thompson Berry, a local landowner.

[5] Alabama State Route 18 runs through the town, leading west 17 miles (27 km) to Fayette, the county seat, and east 16 miles (26 km) to Oakman.

[2] The town lies between the North River and its tributary, Cedar Creek.

At the 2000 census there were 1,238 people, 516 households, and 352 families living in the town.

[8] Of the 516 households 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families.

At the 2010 census there were 1,148 people, 506 households, and 316 families living in the town.

[9] Of the 506 households 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families.

Berry has the headquarters of Stallion Trailers, Pittsburgh-Midway Chevron Mine, and Piggly Wiggly Grocers.

Small businesses such as shops and restaurants also contribute to the town's economy.

Map of Alabama highlighting Fayette County