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STATE · ADMITTED 1819 · 2000 CENSUS

Alabama

4,447,100 residents · 67 counties · 594 cities · 1,437 census tracts
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Alabama has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,135. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $76,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,447,100
+10%since 1990
from 4,040,587 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+8%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.9M4.2M4.6M4.9M5.2M1990201020202024Alabama
20245.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,135
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,597 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,189
+58%since 1990
from $11,486 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alabama on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(2,975,247)
Black25.2%(1,019,743)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(23,579)
Asian0.5%(21,754)
Diversity Score50.1%(2,025,461)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(3,125,819)
Black25.9%(1,150,076)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(75,830)
Asian0.7%(30,989)
Diversity Score52.8%(2,346,482)
Diversity Score
53
+5%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Huntsville233,627
2.Mobile200,824
3.Birmingham195,893
4.Montgomery195,300
5.Tuscaloosa114,316
6.Hoover93,550
7.Auburn85,113
8.Dothan72,060
9.Madison67,968
10.Decatur58,056
11.Florence42,581
12.Prattville40,582
Frequently asked

How many people live in Alabama?

Alabama has about 4,447,100 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alabama?

The typical household in Alabama earns about $34,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alabama expensive?

In Alabama, the median home is worth about $76,700, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Alabama?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alabama?

About 16.1% of people in Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 406,513 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
HuntsvilleMobileBirminghamMontgomeryTuscaloosaHooverAuburnDothan
All 67 counties
Jefferson CountyMadison CountyMobile CountyBaldwin CountyTuscaloosa CountyShelby CountyMontgomery CountyLee CountyMorgan CountyLimestone CountyCalhoun CountyHouston CountyEtowah CountyMarshall CountySt. Clair CountyLauderdale CountyCullman CountyElmore CountyTalladega CountyDeKalb CountyWalker CountyAutauga CountyBlount CountyColbert CountyRussell CountyCoffee CountyJackson CountyDale CountyChilton CountyTallapoosa CountyCovington CountyEscambia CountyDallas CountyChambers CountyLawrence CountyPike CountyFranklin CountyMarion CountyGeneva CountyCherokee CountyBarbour CountyWinston CountyRandolph CountyBibb CountyClarke CountyMonroe CountyHenry CountyMarengo CountyPickens CountyMacon CountyButler CountyCleburne CountyFayette CountyHale CountyWashington CountyClay CountyLamar CountyCrenshaw CountyChoctaw CountySumter CountyConecuh CountyCoosa CountyBullock CountyWilcox CountyLowndes CountyPerry CountyGreene County
Metro areas
BirminghamHuntsvilleMobileMontgomeryTuscaloosaDaphneAuburnDecaturFlorenceDothanOxfordGadsden
Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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Alabama (2000): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy