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Alabama

5,024,279 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 $52,035. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,024,279
+13%since 2000
from 4,447,100 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+11%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.9M4.2M4.6M4.9M5.2M1990201020202024Alabama
20245.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,035
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,934
+59%since 2000
from $18,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alabama on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(3,125,819)
Black25.9%(1,150,076)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(75,830)
Asian0.7%(30,989)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(2,346,482)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(3,171,351)
Black25.6%(1,288,159)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(264,047)
Asian1.5%(75,918)
Other2.6%(131,245)
Diversity Score64.3%(3,229,676)
Diversity Score
64
+22%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 5,024,279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alabama?

The typical household in Alabama earns about $52,035 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alabama expensive?

In Alabama, the median home is worth about $149,600, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Alabama?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alabama?

About 16.0% 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 983,692 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
HuntsvilleMobileBirminghamMontgomeryTuscaloosaHooverAuburnDothan
All 67 counties
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Metro areas
BirminghamHuntsvilleMobileMontgomeryTuscaloosaDaphneAuburnDecaturFlorenceDothanOxfordGadsden
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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Alabama (2020): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy