Mobile County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Name: Mobile County, Alabama Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Mobile County, Alabama has a population of 412,590, the 2nd most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $58,880 and the median home value is $190,700. The poverty rate is 16.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Mobile County Quick Facts

Population 412,590

Median Household Income $58,880

Median Home Value $190,700

Poverty Rate 16.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 38.5 years

Homeownership Rate 66.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.0%

High School Graduation 89.3%

Cities/Places 21

Population 412,590 2nd of 67

Median Income $58,880 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.2%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Mobile County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	413,162	412,590	-0.1%
Median household income	$58,119	$58,880	+1.3%
Median home value	$176,600	$190,700	+8.0%

Median Household Income

Mobile

$58,880

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Mobile

$190,700

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.6%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 27.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

8.2%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.0%

Renter 34.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,052/mo 21.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Mobile County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mobile	203,416	$53,558	18.4%	$193,300
Prichard	18,961	$36,588	30.6%	$85,700
Tillmans Corner	17,677	$60,837	17.9%	$166,700
Saraland	16,404	$61,509	10.1%	$217,600
Satsuma	6,822	$101,042	5.2%	$219,400
Chickasaw	6,332	$46,559	28.0%	$117,500
Semmes	5,626	$66,417	22.5%	$215,600
Theodore	4,964	$67,864	20.7%	$154,900
Citronelle	3,913	$43,870	22.5%	$193,500
Grand Bay	3,553	$62,112	3.2%	$142,400
Creola	2,088	$66,607	18.3%	$211,000
Bayou La Batre	1,881	$37,679	29.7%	$87,800
Dauphin Island	1,852	$67,206	6.6%	$432,200
Mount Vernon	1,339	$46,307	17.8%	$111,900
Belle Fontaine	772	$107,857	8.3%	$227,800
Axis	326	$95,977	0.0%	$208,300
Chunchula	250	$18,664	57.6%	$57,400
Movico	168	N/A	0.0%	$110,200
Calvert	83	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Gulfcrest	82	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Bucks	7	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Mobile County is located in Alabama with a total population of 412,590. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mobile County is 38.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mobile County is $58,880. This is 8% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $190,700. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Mobile County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.7%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Mobile County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mobile County, Alabama?

Mobile County has a population of 412,590, making it the 2nd most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Mobile County?

The median household income in Mobile County is $58,880 with a poverty rate of 16.2%.

How many cities are in Mobile County, Alabama?

Mobile County contains 21 Census-designated places.