Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Alabama

The population of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is 234,036 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $63,947, the median home value is $233,700, and the median age is 33.0.

The population of Tuscaloosa County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (195,008 → 241,212), a +1.53% annualized rate.

Tuscaloosa County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

234,036

Population

+1.53%

Annual growth

177

People / sq mi

$63,947

Median Income

$233,700

Median Home Value

Tuscaloosa County covers 1,321 sq mi of land at 177.2 people per square mile.

About Tuscaloosa County, AL

Tuscaloosa County is a county in Alabama with a population of 234,036. It ranks #5 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 33.0, younger than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Tuscaloosa County is $63,947, below the US median of $74,580. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $233,700, with monthly rent averaging $997. The homeownership rate of 62.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Tuscaloosa County reflects 31.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.1 minutes each way.

Tuscaloosa County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Tuscaloosa County had a population of 195,008 in 2010 and 241,212 in 2024, a 23.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 241,212 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.56%.

241,212

Population (2024)

195,008

Population (2010)

241,212

Peak (2024)

1.56%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	195,008	-	-	estimate
2011	196,788	+1,780	+0.91%	estimate
2012	198,884	+2,096	+1.07%	estimate
2013	201,192	+2,308	+1.16%	estimate
2014	203,228	+2,036	+1.01%	estimate
2015	204,953	+1,725	+0.85%	estimate
2016	206,737	+1,784	+0.87%	estimate
2017	207,849	+1,112	+0.54%	estimate
2018	208,607	+758	+0.36%	estimate
2019	210,321	+1,714	+0.82%	estimate
2020	232,651	+22,330	+10.62%	estimate
2021	236,699	+4,048	+1.74%	estimate
2022	237,995	+1,296	+0.55%	estimate
2023	239,204	+1,209	+0.51%	estimate
2024	241,212	+2,008	+0.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	60.9%
Black or African American	32.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

33.0

Median Age

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Male

13.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

10.0%

20–24

11.6%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

10.9%

55–59

4.9%

60–64

5.8%

65–74

8.7%

75–84

3.8%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 13.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$63,947+$1,920 vs state
Mean household income	$85,068
Per-capita income	$33,674
Poverty rate	11.5%+0.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	58.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.6%

Manufacturing

15.8%

Education & health care

8.4%

Finance & real estate

7.9%

Construction

6.5%

Retail trade

4.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Information

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Tuscaloosa County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

79.6%

Public transit

6.6%

Work from home

23.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$233,700+$38,600 vs state

Median home value

$997

Median rent

62.2%

Homeownership rate

102,935

Total housing units

84.8%

Occupied

15.2%

Vacant

37.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.3%

With health insurance

93.9%

With broadband internet

24.2%

Foreign-born

6.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.8%

With a disability

94.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.9%

High School+

31.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Alabama

Huntsville (218,814)Birmingham (199,322)Montgomery (198,440)Mobile (185,097)Tuscaloosa (107,699)Hoover (92,401)Auburn (78,738)Dothan (71,118)Madison (58,335)Decatur (57,760)All Alabama cities →

Other counties in Alabama

Jefferson County (669,744)Mobile County (413,162)Madison County (397,135)Baldwin County (239,945)Montgomery County (227,197)Shelby County (226,955)Lee County (177,663)Morgan County (123,742)Calhoun County (116,141)Houston County (107,628)All Alabama counties →

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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama has a population of 234,036 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 177 people per square mile.

The population of Tuscaloosa County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (195,008 → 241,212), a +1.53% annualized rate.

The median household income in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is $63,947, with mean (average) household income of $85,068 and per-capita income of $33,674. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Tuscaloosa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.9%), Black or African American (32.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is 33.0 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

The median home value in Tuscaloosa County is $233,700 and median monthly rent is $997. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 102,935 total housing units, 15.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.