Alabama Population & Demographics
Alabama has a population of 5,054,253, ranking #24 among US states. The median household income is $62,027 and the median age is 39.3.
US states by population — Alabama is #24
5,054,253
Population
#24
By Population
$62,027
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 48.5% · Female: 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 26.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$62,027
Median Household Income
$34,835
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
$86,225
Mean Household Income
55.0%
Employment Rate
Education
88.1%
High School Graduate+
27.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$195,100
Median Home Value
$963
Median Rent
2,316,192
Total Housing Units
69.9%
Owner-Occupied
30.1%
Renter-Occupied
15.0%
Vacant
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
1.1%
Carpool
7.8%
Work From Home
25.4 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Alabama
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville city | 218,814 | $70,778 | $263,100 |
| 2 | Birmingham city | 199,322 | $44,376 | $138,600 |
| 3 | Montgomery city | 198,440 | $55,687 | $148,500 |
| 4 | Mobile city | 185,097 | $51,090 | $170,300 |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa city | 107,699 | $48,536 | $236,600 |
| 6 | Hoover city | 92,401 | $107,822 | $391,300 |
| 7 | Auburn city | 78,738 | $56,123 | $342,400 |
| 8 | Dothan city | 71,118 | $55,052 | $186,600 |
| 9 | Madison city | 58,335 | $131,436 | $367,900 |
| 10 | Decatur city | 57,760 | $59,831 | $190,500 |
| 11 | Florence city | 41,231 | $50,396 | $174,100 |
| 12 | Prattville city | 38,850 | $79,396 | $208,500 |
| 13 | Vestavia Hills city | 38,704 | $129,171 | $494,500 |
| 14 | Phenix City city | 38,477 | $49,715 | $160,000 |
| 15 | Alabaster city | 33,633 | $90,163 | $242,600 |
| 16 | Gadsden city | 33,617 | $38,699 | $101,900 |
| 17 | Opelika city | 31,944 | $58,763 | $213,700 |
| 18 | Northport city | 30,991 | $77,781 | $258,800 |
| 19 | Enterprise city | 28,990 | $68,306 | $198,500 |
| 20 | Daphne city | 28,673 | $86,479 | $309,700 |
Counties in Alabama
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | 669,744 | $64,589 |
| 2 | Mobile County | 413,162 | $58,119 |
| 3 | Madison County | 397,135 | $83,528 |
| 4 | Baldwin County | 239,945 | $75,019 |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa County | 234,036 | $63,947 |
| 6 | Montgomery County | 227,197 | $58,153 |
| 7 | Shelby County | 226,955 | $93,543 |
| 8 | Lee County | 177,663 | $61,123 |
| 9 | Morgan County | 123,742 | $64,858 |
| 10 | Calhoun County | 116,141 | $55,826 |
| 11 | Houston County | 107,628 | $57,531 |
| 12 | Limestone County | 107,577 | $83,534 |
| 13 | Etowah County | 103,208 | $53,070 |
| 14 | Marshall County | 98,712 | $60,946 |
| 15 | Lauderdale County | 95,037 | $59,082 |
| 16 | St. Clair County | 92,903 | $78,993 |
| 17 | Cullman County | 89,463 | $60,916 |
| 18 | Elmore County | 88,669 | $75,553 |
| 19 | Talladega County | 81,170 | $56,249 |
| 20 | DeKalb County | 71,946 | $51,149 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alabama has a population of 5,054,253 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #24 most populated state.
The median household income in Alabama is $62,027, with a per capita income of $34,835. 11.3% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Alabama is 65.4% White, 26.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.6% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.