Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
413878
Sex Ratio
92.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.11 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Mobile County, AL, has experienced a modest population growth rate of -0.2% over the past year, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth of 0.6%. With a median age of 38.2, it is slightly younger than the state average of 39.3. The county's age dependency ratio of 66.4 indicates a higher proportion of dependents compared to many other counties, such as Madison and Shelby, which have lower ratios. Additionally, Mobile County has a higher percentage of residents under 18 (23.2%) compared to the state average, suggesting a relatively youthful demographic compared to other counties like Baldwin, which has a higher median age.
Dependency Rate
66.4 %
Median Age
38.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
16.7 %
Active Aging Index
86.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
27.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
159605
Married-couple Household
68525
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.34 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.99 %
Average Household Size
2.54 p
Average Family Size
3.25 p
Household with Children (%)
30 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
31.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
34.6 %
Now Married
46.2 %
Widowed
6.9 %
Divorced
12.3 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.