Mobile County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 412,590 | — | #180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,880 | -21.6% | #2,181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,471 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $190,700 | -32.4% | #1,510 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,052 | -9.5% | #837 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.8% | #2,161 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mobile County has a population of 412,590, making it the #180 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Mobile County is $58,880, ranking #2,181 out of 3,222 counties — 21.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Mobile County is $190,700 (-32.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,052/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.0%.
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89.6% of residents in Mobile County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County, Alabama has a total population of 412,590, making it the 180th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mobile County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mobile County is $58,880, which ranks #2,181 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Mobile County is $190,700, 32.4% below the national median. Renters in Mobile County pay a median gross rent of $1,052 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mobile County, 26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.3 min.
Mobile County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (35.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Mobile County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.