Tuscaloosa City, AL Demographics
What is the population of Tuscaloosa?
There are 105,797 residents in Tuscaloosa, with a median age of 28.8. Of this, 47.61% are males and 52.39% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.85% of the resident pool in Tuscaloosa, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.57%. Additionally, 2.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 78,899 people in Tuscaloosa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 105,797 | 6.6% |
| Male Population | 50,375 | 5.8% |
| Female Population | 55,422 | 7.3% |
Male Population 47.61%
Female Population 52.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 28.8 | -2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 100,345 | 6.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,714 | 21.5% |
| Not Citizen | 2,738 | -8.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.57%
Not Citizen 2.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 538 | 45.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,046 | 13.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,686 | 7.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 7,876 | 32.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 78,899 | 3.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 11.47%
Moved from Same State 5.41%
Moved from Different State 7.5%
Same House as Last Year 75.11%
What are the employment statistics in Tuscaloosa?
White-collar workers make up 76.79% of the working population in Tuscaloosa, while blue-collar employees account for 23.21%. There are also 3,689 entrepreneurs in Tuscaloosa (7.6% of the workforce); 32,137 workers employed in private companies (66.24%); and 9,392 people working in governmental institutions (19.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 37,253 | 6.0% |
| Blue Collar | 11,262 | 12.0% |
White Collar 76.79%
Blue Collar 23.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,689 | 19.7% |
| Private Companies | 32,137 | 5.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 9,392 | 14.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,297 | -5.8% |
Self Employees 7.6%
Private Companies 66.24%
Governmental Workers 19.36%
Not for Profit Companies 6.8%
How many households are there in Tuscaloosa?
There are a total of 39,097 households in Tuscaloosa, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.55% of these Tuscaloosa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.45%. Additionally, 24.19% of households have children and 75.81% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 39,097 | 6.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 20,546 | 5.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 18,551 | 7.0% |
Family Households 52.55%
Non-Family Households 47.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,457 | 1.7% |
| Households without Children | 29,640 | 7.9% |
Households with Children 24.19%
Households without Children 75.81%
What are the median and average incomes in Tuscaloosa?
The average annual household income in Tuscaloosa is $77,686, while the median household income sits at $47,257 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $51,559, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $67,562. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $15,352 and $47,246, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,686 | 11.4% |
| Median Household Income | $47,257 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 71,381 | 3.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tuscaloosa?
There are 50,999 housing units in Tuscaloosa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 39,097 occupied housing units in Tuscaloosa, 45.66% are owner-occupied, while 54.34% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.97% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $240,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,024 per month in Tuscaloosa.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 50,999 | 4.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,947 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,830 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,851 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,819 | 0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,122 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,785 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,151 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,027 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,293 | 13.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 174 | 521.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 39,097 | 6.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,852 | 4.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $21,245 | 8.1% |
Owner Occupied 45.66%
Renter Occupied 54.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,598 | 4.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,254 | 4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $240,400 | 15.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $208,800 | 16.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,024 | 7.5% |
With Mortgage 64.97%
Without Mortgage 35.03%
What is the level of education in Tuscaloosa?
Approximately 32.02% of the population in Tuscaloosa holds a high school degree (that's 27,939 residents), while 31.79% have attained a college certificate (15,616 locals) and 16.48% have a bachelor's degree (14,383 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,375 | -18.7% |
| Some High School | 27,939 | 7.7% |
| Some College | 15,616 | 8.3% |
| Associate Degree | 5,406 | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,383 | 7.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,412 | 5.0% |
No High School 1.58%
Some High School 32.02%
Some College 31.79%
Associate Degree 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree 16.48%
Graduate Degree 11.93%
What is the marital status of Tuscaloosa residents?
A total of 48,660 people in Tuscaloosa have never been married (which represents 53.81% of the total population), while 29,995 of them are wedded (33.17%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,162 (1.29%) and 7,908 (8.75%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 48,660 | 10.8% |
| Married | 29,995 | 4.1% |
| Separated | 1,162 | -21.4% |
| Widowed | 3,859 | 16.4% |
| Divorced | 7,908 | 7,908.0% |
Never Married 53.81%
Married 33.17%
Separated 1.29%
Widowed 4.27%
Divorced 8.75%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tuscaloosa?
The top three means of transportation people in Tuscaloosa use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 42,410 residents commute by car, 991 prefer going to work by walking and 669 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 42,410 | 7.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 669 | 8.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 15 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 204 | 2.0% |
| Motorcycle | 51 | 292.3% |
| TaxiCab | 163 | -19.7% |
| Walk | 991 | 25.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Tuscaloosa by zipcode?
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.