Tuscaloosa, AL

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2021 Population

99,252

1.37% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

22.6%

2.92% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,880

0.838% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$194,500

2.31% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

45,204

1.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Tuscaloosa, AL had a population of 99.3k people with a median age of 29.5 and a median household income of $44,880. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tuscaloosa, AL declined from 100,633 to 99,252, a −1.37% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,507 to $44,880, a 0.838% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), White (Hispanic) (1.91%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%).

None of the households in Tuscaloosa, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Tuscaloosa, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa, AL are The University of Alabama (10,311 degrees awarded in 2021), Shelton State Community College (771 degrees), and Stillman College (122 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tuscaloosa, AL was $194,500, and the homeownership rate was 46.5%.

Most people in Tuscaloosa, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Tuscaloosa, AL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tuscaloosa, AL is home to a population of 99.3k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.5% of Tuscaloosa, AL residents were born outside of the country (4.47k people).

In 2021, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47k people) in Tuscaloosa, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.62k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Tuscaloosa, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tuscaloosa, AL was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
47k ± 1.65k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.7k ± 1.68k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.62k ± 359

4.36%

Hispanic Population

4.32k people

4.36% of the people in Tuscaloosa, AL are hispanic (4.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tuscaloosa, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

4.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.47k people

4.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.08k people

As of 2021, 4.5% of Tuscaloosa, AL residents (4.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tuscaloosa, AL was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,416 ± 281
Gulf War (2001-)
1,217 ± 332
Gulf War (1990s)
1,110 ± 415

Tuscaloosa, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tuscaloosa, AL employs 45.2k people. The largest industries in Tuscaloosa, AL are Educational Services (7,803 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,194 people), and Retail Trade (6,013 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($71,962), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,289), and Finance & Insurance ($50,906).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

45.2k

2021 Value

± 2,060

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± 6.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tuscaloosa, AL declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 45.7k employees to 45.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tuscaloosa, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,343 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,590 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,149 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.2k

2021 Value

± 2,060

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± 6.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tuscaloosa, AL declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 45.7k employees to 45.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tuscaloosa, AL, are Educational Services (7,803 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,194 people), and Retail Trade (6,013 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tuscaloosa, AL, though some of these residents may live in Tuscaloosa, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,858

Median earning men ± $4,924

$26,817

Median earning women ± $1,925

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($90,214), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,206), Construction ($43,354), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,368).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tuscaloosa, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Tuscaloosa, AL awarded 11,231 degrees. The student population of Tuscaloosa, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 18,343 male students and 25,414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tuscaloosa, AL are White (8,589 and 78.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,211 and 11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (492 and 4.5%), and Two or More Races (368 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa, AL by number of degrees awarded are The University of Alabama (10,311 and 91.8%), Shelton State Community College (771 and 6.86%), and Stillman College (122 and 1.09%).

The most popular majors in Tuscaloosa, AL are General Marketing & Marketing Management (746 and 6.64%), General Finance (662 and 5.89%), and Registered Nursing (650 and 5.79%).

The median tuition costs in Tuscaloosa, AL are $9,548 for private four year colleges, and $10,780 and $30,250 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tuscaloosa, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 43,757 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 43,757 students enrolled in Tuscaloosa, AL, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,026 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
615 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
605 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
491 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tuscaloosa, AL was General Finance with 615 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tuscaloosa, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Alabama
10,311 degrees awarded
Shelton State Community College
771 degrees awarded
Stillman College
122 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Alabama with 10,311 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,659 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tuscaloosa, AL, which is 0.709 times less than the 6,572 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,589 degrees mean that there were 7.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,211 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,844) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tuscaloosa, AL was $194,500 in 2021, which is 0.794 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $190,100 to $194,500, a 2.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Tuscaloosa, AL is 46.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tuscaloosa, AL have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tuscaloosa, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL is $44,880. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL was Census Tract 104.05 with a value of $128,585, followed by Census Tract 101.01 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $122,944 and $83,176.

Housing

Property

$194,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,641

$17,113

Median Property Taxes

±$1,125

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tuscaloosa, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46.5%

Homeownership

2021

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.5% of the housing units in Tuscaloosa, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tuscaloosa, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 104.05
Census Tract 101.01
Census Tract 101.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tuscaloosa, AL was Census Tract 104.05 with a value of $128,585, followed by Census Tract 101.01 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $122,944 and $83,176.

The following map shows all of the places in Tuscaloosa, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,880

Median Household Income

± $3,062

36.8k

Number of Households

± 1,698

In 2021, the median household income of the 36.8k households in Tuscaloosa, AL grew to $44,880 from the previous year's value of $44,507.

The following chart displays the households in Tuscaloosa, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tuscaloosa, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (9.66%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Tuscaloosa, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.66%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tuscaloosa, AL have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.13% of the workforce in Tuscaloosa, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tuscaloosa, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tuscaloosa, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tuscaloosa, AL (20.3k out of 89.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tuscaloosa, AL is Black, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Tuscaloosa, AL has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 9.74% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tuscaloosa County, AL see 1396 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.215% increase from the previous year (1393 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2046 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 639 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,396 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tuscaloosa County, AL

Primary care physicians in Tuscaloosa County, AL see an average of 1,396 patients per year. This represents a 0.215% increase from the previous year (1,393 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tuscaloosa County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 34.5% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.86%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

9.74%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tuscaloosa, AL grew by 4.55% from 7.52% to 7.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tuscaloosa, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.