Mobile, Alabama Population 2024

179,967

Mobile is a city located in Mobile County Alabama. Mobile has a 2024 population of 179,967. It is also the county seat of Mobile County. Mobile is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 186,611 in 2020.

The average household income in Mobile is $71,452 with a poverty rate of 20.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Mobile is 37.6 years, 35.8 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.

Mobile is located in Mobile County, where it serves as the county seat and is also the most populous city. When compared to the rest of the state, Mobile is the third most populous in Alabama.

The city is most known for being the only saltwater port in the state, and the Port of Mobile has contributed significantly to the city’s economy throughout its history. The city’s population at the time of the 2010 census was recorded as 195,111.

Recent Population Changes

Since that last census was taken, estimates show that the population has dropped to 192,904. Median rent in the last five years has been approximately $800 per month.

Population Growth in Mobile

Mobile’s population saw rapid growth throughout the 19th century and through the early half of the 20th century. In 1960, the population reached its peak of over 202,000 residents. This was more than double the number recorded at the time of the 1940 census. However, in 1970, the population dropped below 200,000. It rose again in 1980 before dropping again in 1990. Though 2000 saw some growth, it did not again surpass 200,000. Recent population estimates show that the population is down over 1% since the 2010 census. The city has recently attracted more businesses, including Carnival cruise line, the Airbus assembly line, and a Walmart distribution center, which city officials hope will lead to growth in both the economy and the population.

Mobile Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mobile was:

  • Black or African American: 53.11%
  • White: 40.43%
  • Two or more races: 3.44%
  • Asian: 1.88%
  • Other race: 0.9%
  • Native American: 0.19%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
State
Alabama
Land Area (mi²)
139.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,290.40/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-3.56% (-6,644)
The current population of Mobile, Alabama is 179,967 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 186,611.

Mobile, Alabama Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American98,95153.11%
White75,33540.43%
Two or more races6,4003.44%
Asian3,5011.88%
Other race1,6840.9%
Native American3600.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander850.05%

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Mobile Population by Race

Mobile Population Pyramid 2024

Mobile Median Age

37.6

Total

35.8

Male

39.2

Female

Mobile Adults

There are 146,184 adults, (31,516 of whom are seniors) in Mobile.

Mobile Age Dependency

62.5

Age Dependency Ratio

27.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

35

Child Dependency Ratio

Mobile Sex Ratio

Female98,65852.95%
Male87,65847.05%

Mobile Population by Age

Mobile Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All77,8442.3250.649.4
Non Family35,6591.1739.160.9
Married25,1483.067525
Female13,9773.736.663.4
Male3,0603.2649.150.9

3.21

Average Family Size

2.32

Average Household Size

50.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Mobile Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Mobile Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Mobile Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.34%.

Mobile Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$39,891

Average Earnings

$48,746

Average Male

$32,349

Average Female

Mobile Earnings by Educational Attainment

Mobile Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Mobile Language

95.38% of Mobile residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.

Mobile Language

Mobile Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black96,52326,83327.8%
White71,2198,33011.7%
Multiple6,21199716.05%
Hispanic5,08674514.65%
Asian3,38865719.39%
Other1,67328016.74%
Islander853035.29%
Native262238.78%

20.68%

Overall Poverty Rate

17.11%

Male Poverty Rate

23.84%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Mobile

The race most likely to be in poverty in Mobile is Islander, with 35.29% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Mobile is Native, with 8.78% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.87%.

Mobile Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade40.78%
High School19.2%
Some College14.82%
Bachelors or Greater5.03%

Mobile Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed51.46%
Male Unemployed32.26%
Female Employed12.79%
Male Employed6.19%

Mobile Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Mobile Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Mobile Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

35.6%

Overall Marriage Rate

38.2%

Male Marriage Rate

33.3%

Female Marriage Rate

Mobile Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Mobile Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Mobile Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Mobile Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

11,102

Number of Veterans

9,858

Male Veterans

1,244

Female Veterans

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Mobile Veterans by War

count

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Mobile Veterans by Age

count

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Mobile Veterans by Race

Mobile Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

7.46%

Veteran Poverty Rate

29.42%

Veteran Disability Rate

Mobile Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

58.1%

Labor Force Participation

54.1%

Employment Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

Mobile Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Mobile Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Mobile Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

74.73%

Born in Mobile

96.4%

Native Born

3.6%

Foreign Born

1.69%

Non Citizen

1.91%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

96.4% of Mobile residents were born in the United States, with 74.73% having been born in Alabama. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Mobile Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029171,662-1,661-0.96%
2028173,323-1,661-0.95%
2027174,984-1,661-0.94%
2026176,645-1,661-0.93%
2025178,306-1,661-0.92%
2024179,967-1,661-0.91%
2023181,628-1,661-0.91%
2022183,289-1,728-0.93%
2021185,017-1,594-0.85%
2020186,611-2,239-1.19%
2019188,850-1,121-0.59%
2018189,971-293-0.15%
2017190,264-1,309-0.68%
2016191,573-493-0.26%
2015192,066-589-0.31%
2014192,655-687-0.36%
2013193,342-461-0.24%
2012193,803-28-0.01%
2011193,831-759-0.39%
2010194,59000%
2000198,9152,6371.34%
1990196,278-4,174-2.08%
1980200,45210,4265.49%
1970190,026-4,830-2.48%
1960194,85665,84751.04%
1950129,00950,28963.88%
194078,72010,51815.42%
193068,2027,42512.22%
192060,7779,25617.97%
191051,52113,05233.93%
190038,4697,39323.79%
189031,0761,9446.67%
188029,132-2,902-9.06%
187032,0342,7769.49%
186029,2588,74342.62%
185020,5157,84361.89%
184012,6729,478296.74%
18303,194-168,468-98.14%
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Mobile Population by Year