Mobile, AL Demographics
What is the population of Mobile?
There are 186,316 residents in Mobile, with a median age of 37.6. Of this, 47.05% are males and 52.95% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.67% of the resident pool in Mobile, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.64%. Additionally, 1.69% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 158,133 people in Mobile currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 186,316 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 87,658 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 98,658 | -0.3% |
Male Population 47.05%
Female Population 52.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.6 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 178,240 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,921 | 4.3% |
| Not Citizen | 3,155 | 2.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.64%
Not Citizen 1.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 295 | 23.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 18,667 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,739 | 4.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,209 | 11.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 158,133 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.16%
Moved from Same County 10.14%
Moved from Same State 1.49%
Moved from Different State 2.29%
Same House as Last Year 85.92%
What are the employment statistics in Mobile?
White-collar workers make up 77.58% of the working population in Mobile, while blue-collar employees account for 22.42%. There are also 7,136 entrepreneurs in Mobile (8.76% of the workforce); 55,445 workers employed in private companies (68.04%); and 12,143 people working in governmental institutions (14.9%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 63,220 | -0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 18,269 | 1.8% |
White Collar 77.58%
Blue Collar 22.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,136 | 3.9% |
| Private Companies | 55,445 | -0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 12,143 | -1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,765 | 2.1% |
Self Employees 8.76%
Private Companies 68.04%
Governmental Workers 14.9%
Not for Profit Companies 8.3%
How many households are there in Mobile?
There are a total of 77,844 households in Mobile, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.19% of these Mobile households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.81%. Additionally, 25.4% of households have children and 74.6% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 77,844 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 42,185 | -1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 35,659 | 2.2% |
Family Households 54.19%
Non-Family Households 45.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 19,771 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 58,073 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 25.4%
Households without Children 74.6%
What are the median and average incomes in Mobile?
The average annual household income in Mobile is $71,452, while the median household income sits at $48,524 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $48,602, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,466. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $22,211 and $46,230, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,452 | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | 8.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 142,292 | -1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mobile?
There are 90,922 housing units in Mobile, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 77,844 occupied housing units in Mobile, 50.64% are owner-occupied, while 49.36% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.38% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $172,000. In general, housing costs reach $978 per month in Mobile.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 90,922 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,945 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,550 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12,862 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14,319 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20,637 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14,646 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,869 | -7.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,164 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,795 | 8.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 135 | 255.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 77,844 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 39,424 | -0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $38,420 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 50.64%
Renter Occupied 49.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 23,806 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,618 | 0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $172,000 | 15.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $133,800 | 14.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $978 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 60.38%
Without Mortgage 39.62%
What is the level of education in Mobile?
Approximately 38.98% of the population in Mobile holds a high school degree (that's 56,978 residents), while 23.23% have attained a college certificate (37,011 locals) and 18.08% have a bachelor's degree (26,435 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,050 | 6.3% |
| Some High School | 56,978 | -1.5% |
| Some College | 37,011 | -0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 11,770 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,435 | 1.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,988 | -2.5% |
No High School 2.09%
Some High School 38.98%
Some College 23.23%
Associate Degree 8.05%
Bachelor's Degree 18.08%
Graduate Degree 9.57%
What is the marital status of Mobile residents?
A total of 63,755 people in Mobile have never been married (which represents 41.67% of the total population), while 58,401 of them are wedded (38.17%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,953 (2.58%) and 19,761 (12.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 63,755 | 1.7% |
| Married | 58,401 | -3.7% |
| Separated | 3,953 | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 11,072 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 19,761 | 19,761.0% |
Never Married 41.67%
Married 38.17%
Separated 2.58%
Widowed 7.24%
Divorced 12.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mobile?
The top three means of transportation people in Mobile use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 72,925 residents commute by car, 1,000 prefer going to work by walking and 452 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 72,925 | -0.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 452 | -24.2% |
| Railroad | 19 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 62 | 87.9% |
| Motorcycle | 54 | -32.5% |
| TaxiCab | 196 | 18.1% |
| Walk | 1,000 | -2.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Mobile by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36544 | 11,726 | 4,314 | $52,268.00 | $63,123.00 |
| 36571 | 16,497 | 6,564 | $63,513.00 | $90,869.00 |
| 36575 | 21,680 | 7,455 | $66,830.00 | $87,101.00 |
| 36582 | 23,964 | 9,262 | $58,333.00 | $73,091.00 |
| 36602 | 928 | 643 | $30,795.00 | $52,814.00 |
| 36603 | 8,562 | 2,997 | $24,612.00 | $41,531.00 |
| 36604 | 9,080 | 3,841 | $58,952.00 | $85,892.00 |
| 36605 | 25,732 | 9,752 | $40,802.00 | $55,194.00 |
| 36606 | 19,672 | 8,144 | $50,748.00 | $70,671.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.