Mobile, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Mobile, Alabama is 185,097 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $51,090, the median home value is $170,300, and the median age is 37.7.

The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (194,577 → 201,367).

185,097

Population

1227

People / sq mi

$51,090

Median Income

$170,300

Median Home Value

Mobile covers 150.8 sq mi of land at 1227 people per square mile.

About Mobile, AL

Mobile is a city in Alabama with a population of 185,097. It ranks #4 among cities in Alabama by population. The median age is 37.7, younger than the national median. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

The median household income in Mobile is $51,090, below the US median of $74,580. 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $170,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,029. The homeownership rate of 51.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Mobile reflects 31.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 minutes each way.

Mobile city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Mobile city had a population of 194,577 in 2010 and 201,367 in 2024, a 3.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 206,488 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.

201,367

Population (2024)

194,577

Population (2010)

206,488

Peak (2020)

0.28%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	194,577	-	-	estimate
2011	193,801	-776	-0.40%	estimate
2012	193,761	-40	-0.02%	estimate
2013	193,288	-473	-0.24%	estimate
2014	192,582	-706	-0.37%	estimate
2015	191,975	-607	-0.32%	estimate
2016	191,472	-503	-0.26%	estimate
2017	190,190	-1,282	-0.67%	estimate
2018	189,809	-381	-0.20%	estimate
2019	188,720	-1,089	-0.57%	estimate
2020	206,488	+17,768	+9.42%	estimate
2021	204,655	-1,833	-0.89%	estimate
2022	202,584	-2,071	-1.01%	estimate
2023	201,920	-664	-0.33%	estimate
2024	201,367	-553	-0.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	39.9%
Black or African American	52.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,090

Median Household Income

$32,893

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$170,300

Median Home Value

$1,029

Median Rent

51.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.6%

High School+

31.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

81.2%

Public Transit

8.1%

Work From Home

22.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.2%

Foreign Born

95.1%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

12.4%

With Disability

89.5%

Health Insurance

93.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	25.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	10.4%
Manufacturing	10.0%
Retail Trade	6.1%
Information	6.0%
Construction	5.7%
Public Administration	4.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

Largest cities in Alabama

Huntsville (218,814)Birmingham (199,322)Montgomery (198,440)Tuscaloosa (107,699)Hoover (92,401)Auburn (78,738)Dothan (71,118)Madison (58,335)Decatur (57,760)Florence (41,231)View all Alabama cities →

Largest counties in Alabama

Jefferson County (669,744)Mobile County (413,162)Madison County (397,135)Baldwin County (239,945)Tuscaloosa County (234,036)

Part of Alabama

Alabama demographic profile All Alabama data →

Metro areas in Alabama

Birmingham (1,181,432)Huntsville (504,712)Mobile (413,162)Montgomery (385,159)Columbus (326,136)Tuscaloosa (275,217)Daphne (239,945)Auburn (196,614)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Mobile, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mobile, Alabama has a population of 185,097 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Alabama.

The median household income in Mobile, Alabama is $51,090, with 14.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Mobile, Alabama is $170,300, with median monthly rent at $1,029 and a homeownership rate of 51.4%.

The median age in Mobile, Alabama is 37.7 years. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (194,577 → 201,367).