Mobile County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Mobile County is located in Alabama with a total population of 413,162. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mobile County is 38.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mobile County is $58,119. This is 6% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $176,600. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mobile County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.9%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.