Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tuscaloosa County is located in Alabama with a total population of 234,036. It is the 5th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tuscaloosa County is 33.0 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tuscaloosa County is $63,947. This is 3% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $233,700. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tuscaloosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.8%.

Education

31.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tuscaloosa County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 13% higher 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 90.9%.