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Demographic Profile

Tuscaloosa County

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Snapshot

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Total Population
231558
CAGR (2011-2025)
1.74 %
Median Age
32.8 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
13.6 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
231558
Sex Ratio
93.4 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
3.4 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
1.74 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Tuscaloosa County, AL, exhibits a robust population growth rate of 3.4% over the past year, significantly outpacing the state average of 0.6%. With a median age of 32.8, it is notably younger than the state median of 39.3, indicating a vibrant demographic likely influenced by the presence of educational institutions. The county's age dependency ratio of 51.5 is lower than many neighboring counties, suggesting a more favorable working-age population. Compared to Jefferson and Mobile Counties, which have stagnated or declined, Tuscaloosa's growth reflects its unique appeal within Alabama.

Dependency Rate
51.5 %
Median Age
32.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
13.6 %
Active Aging Index
80.1 %
Old Dependency Rate
20.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
30.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
84743
Married-couple Household
39247
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
1.71 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
3.61 %
Average Household Size
2.58 p
Average Family Size
3.22 p
Household with Children (%)
30.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
26 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
41.6 %
Now Married
44.1 %
Widowed
5 %
Divorced
9.3 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
96.9 %
Two or More Races
3.1 %
Non-White
37.9 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
4 %
White
143889
Black
74222
Asian
3817
Native American
393
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
143889
Native US Citizen (%)
37.9 %
Born in Alabama (%)
71.5 %
Born in Other State (%)
24.3 %
Foreign Born (%)
3.5 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
40.2 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
17 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
43.4 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
52.1 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
4.4 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
320
Number of Adherents
111735
Adherents (% of Total Population)
48.3 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
46.7 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
43832
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
30.9 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 45407
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 34806
Median Income College Grads
$ 58556
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 63089
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
43.4 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
20.3 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 61645
Household Income (Median)
$ 82543
Per Capita Income
$ 32141
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
42.6 %
Gini Index
0.4713*
Poverty Rate
16.7 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov