119th Congress · AL-3
Alabama's 3rd Congressional District
Alabama's 3rd Congressional District (AL-3) has a population of 721,038. The median household income is $58,158 and the median age is 39.3.
721,038
Population
108
People / sq mi
$58,158
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
AL-3 covers 6,690 sq mi of land at 107.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 24.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$58,158
Median Household Income
$31,365
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$175,000
Median Home Value
$865
Median Rent
71.6%
Homeownership
Education
86.7%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alabama's 3rd Congressional District (AL-3) has a population of 721,038 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 3rd Congressional District is $58,158, with a per capita income of $31,365.
Alabama's 3rd Congressional District is 68.4% White, 24.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Alabama's 3rd 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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.