Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 237,552 | — | #297 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,231 | -11.9% | #1,504 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.8 years | -15.7% | #3,083 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $248,700 | -11.8% | #904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,037 | -10.8% | #880 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.7% | #2,274 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tuscaloosa County has a population of 237,552, making it the #297 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Tuscaloosa County is $66,231, ranking #1,504 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Tuscaloosa County is $248,700 (-11.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,037/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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93.3% of residents in Tuscaloosa County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama has a total population of 237,552, making it the 297th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tuscaloosa County is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tuscaloosa County is $66,231, which ranks #1,504 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Tuscaloosa County is $248,700, 11.8% below the national median. Renters in Tuscaloosa County pay a median gross rent of $1,037 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tuscaloosa County, 32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Tuscaloosa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
All data for Tuscaloosa 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.