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Tuscaloosa

Alabama · 99,600 residents · 62.15 sq mi
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Tuscaloosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,507. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,100. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99,600
+28%since 2000
from 77,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,603 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.1
−5%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K84K94K104K114K1990201020202024Tuscaloosa
2024111K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,507
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,891
+41%since 2000
from $19,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
62.1% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+22%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(41,667)
Black42.6%(33,164)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,092)
Asian1.5%(1,159)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(50,859)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(47,663)
Black41%(40,867)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(5,438)
Asian2.4%(2,352)
Other1.4%(1,409)
Diversity Score72.9%(72,633)
Diversity Score
73
+12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

Tuscaloosa, Alabama has about 99,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

The typical household in Tuscaloosa, Alabama earns about $44,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tuscaloosa, Alabama expensive?

In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the median home is worth about $190,100, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tuscaloosa, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

About 23.2% of people in Tuscaloosa, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuscaloosa, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuscaloosa, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,841 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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