Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama has a population of 237,552, the 5th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $66,231 and the median home value is $248,700. The poverty rate is 16.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Tuscaloosa County Quick Facts
How Tuscaloosa 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 | 234,036 | 237,552 | +1.5% |
| Median household income | $63,947 | $66,231 | +3.6% |
| Median home value | $233,700 | $248,700 | +6.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Tuscaloosa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 111,038 | $51,464 | 25.1% | $255,500 |
| Northport | 31,218 | $80,913 | 12.3% | $282,600 |
| Moundville | 3,754 | $73,036 | 17.6% | $189,700 |
| Holt | 3,629 | $48,675 | 20.7% | $126,900 |
| Brookwood | 2,706 | $81,394 | 7.5% | $188,300 |
| Cottondale | 2,632 | $44,877 | 32.0% | $139,200 |
| Coaling | 2,573 | $81,370 | 3.7% | $228,000 |
| Vance | 2,105 | $94,545 | 7.3% | $225,400 |
| Woodstock | 1,218 | $73,438 | 14.1% | $195,800 |
| Coker | 1,058 | $55,313 | 14.0% | $200,700 |
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Population Overview
Tuscaloosa County is located in Alabama with a total population of 237,552. It is the 5th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tuscaloosa County is 32.8 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tuscaloosa County is $66,231. This is 3% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $248,700. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Tuscaloosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.8%.
Education
32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tuscaloosa County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 13% higher 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 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
Tuscaloosa County has a population of 237,552, making it the 5th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Tuscaloosa County?
The median household income in Tuscaloosa County is $66,231 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.
How many cities are in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
Tuscaloosa County contains 10 Census-designated places.