119th Congress · AL-1
Alabama's 1st Congressional District
Alabama's 1st Congressional District (AL-1) has a population of 724,287. The median household income is $61,488 and the median age is 40.5.
724,287
Population
100
People / sq mi
$61,488
Median Income
40.5
Median Age
AL-1 covers 7,241 sq mi of land at 100.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 26.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,488
Median Household Income
$34,229
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$210,000
Median Home Value
$1,045
Median Rent
69.9%
Homeownership
Education
89.5%
High School+
26.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alabama's 1st Congressional District (AL-1) has a population of 724,287 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Alabama's 1st Congressional District is $61,488, with a per capita income of $34,229.
Alabama's 1st Congressional District is 65.4% White, 26.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Alabama's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
What sets Alabama's 1st Congressional District apart is money: median household income runs $61,488, below the US median of $78,538. Alabama's 1st Congressional District is a congressional district in Alabama with a population of 724,287.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $61,488, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 10.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $210,000, with typical rent around $1,045.
College attainment is 26.6%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.