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Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Alabama has a total population of 5,054,253, with a median household income of $62,027, which is 21% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Alabama Quick Facts

Population 5,054,253
Median Household Income $62,027
Median Home Value $195,100
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Median Age 39.3 years
Homeownership Rate 69.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.8%
High School Graduation 88.1%
Counties 67
Cities/Places 589
Population 5,054,253
Median Income $62,027 21% lower national
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Unemployment 4.8%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%
58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

52out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Alabama

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Huntsville city218,814$70,77813.8%
2Birmingham city199,322$44,37625.2%
3Montgomery city198,440$55,68720.9%
4Mobile city185,097$51,09018.9%
5Tuscaloosa city107,699$48,53623.8%
6Hoover city92,401$107,8225.3%
7Auburn city78,738$56,12326.1%
8Dothan city71,118$55,05219.2%
9Madison city58,335$131,4364.0%
10Decatur city57,760$59,83112.8%

Richest Cities in Alabama

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Mountain Brook city$191,128$891,30088.4%
2Highland Lakes CDP$169,833$562,60072.4%
3Shoal Creek CDP$165,625$787,50060.0%
4Eagle Point CDP$146,125$463,30064.0%
5Meadowbrook CDP$145,464$390,10072.6%
6Indian Springs Village city$138,250$546,00068.4%
7Redland CDP$131,667$306,60036.1%
8Madison city$131,436$367,90065.9%
9Vestavia Hills city$129,171$494,50062.2%
10Stapleton CDP$127,535N/A27.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Alabama

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Brilliant town1.2x$55,200$47,877
2Stewartville CDP1.3x$96,500$73,750
3Millport town1.3x$101,700$77,292
4Susan Moore town1.4x$117,600$81,875
5Steele town1.5x$101,700$70,000
6Newton town1.5x$90,000$59,915
7West End-Cobb Town CDP1.5x$84,600$55,603
8York city1.6x$57,500$37,009
9New Market CDP1.6x$113,400$71,083
10Selmont-West Selmont CDP1.6x$52,200$32,365

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All Counties in Alabama (67)

67 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Jefferson County669,744$64,58916.3%$224,900
Mobile County413,162$58,11916.3%$176,600
Madison County397,135$83,52810.5%$267,800
Baldwin County239,945$75,01910.5%$287,000
Tuscaloosa County234,036$63,94716.7%$233,700
Montgomery County227,197$58,15319.3%$160,100
Shelby County226,955$93,5436.9%$298,700
Lee County177,663$61,12318.9%$238,700
Morgan County123,742$64,85813.6%$193,000
Calhoun County116,141$55,82617.5%$149,500
Houston County107,628$57,53118.0%$178,000
Limestone County107,577$83,53410.1%$255,100
Etowah County103,208$53,07017.1%$160,600
Marshall County98,712$60,94616.3%$183,400
Lauderdale County95,037$59,08213.6%$185,800
St. Clair County92,903$78,99311.2%$218,500
Cullman County89,463$60,91613.9%$180,500
Elmore County88,669$75,55310.3%$213,600
Talladega County81,170$56,24917.6%$137,900
DeKalb County71,946$51,14920.4%$135,500
Walker County64,886$54,50918.0%$131,100
Blount County59,292$61,09614.1%$169,700
Autauga County59,285$69,84110.7%$197,900
Russell County58,858$50,04622.3%$152,300
Colbert County57,648$56,73616.9%$161,600
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All Cities & Places in Alabama (589)

589 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Huntsville city218,814$70,77813.8%$263,100
Birmingham city199,322$44,37625.2%$138,600
Montgomery city198,440$55,68720.9%$148,500
Mobile city185,097$51,09018.9%$170,300
Tuscaloosa city107,699$48,53623.8%$236,600
Hoover city92,401$107,8225.3%$391,300
Auburn city78,738$56,12326.1%$342,400
Dothan city71,118$55,05219.2%$186,600
Madison city58,335$131,4364.0%$367,900
Decatur city57,760$59,83112.8%$190,500
Florence city41,231$50,39619.3%$174,100
Prattville city38,850$79,3969.4%$208,500
Vestavia Hills city38,704$129,1719.0%$494,500
Phenix City city38,477$49,71523.8%$160,000
Alabaster city33,633$90,1635.3%$242,600
Gadsden city33,617$38,69927.6%$101,900
Opelika city31,944$58,76315.0%$213,700
Northport city30,991$77,78112.6%$258,800
Enterprise city28,990$68,30617.4%$198,500
Daphne city28,673$86,4795.7%$309,700
Homewood city27,697$108,3868.1%$502,300
Athens city27,474$65,00013.5%$253,700
Trussville city26,182$120,7941.7%$351,500
Bessemer city25,655$37,84430.7%$129,800
Pelham city24,510$91,9047.2%$278,900
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Population Overview

Alabama has a total population of 5,054,253, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 39.3 years, 2% higher the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alabama is 39.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alabama is $62,027. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $195,100. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alabama is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.9% vs 12.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 19.0%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alabama?

Alabama has a total population of 5,054,253 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Alabama?

The median household income in Alabama is $62,027, which is 21% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Alabama?

Alabama has 589 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 67 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Alabama?

The poverty rate in Alabama is 15.6%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Alabama?

The largest city in Alabama is Huntsville city with a population of 218,814.