Mobile is a city located in the state of Alabama. It 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 current estimated population is 189,572.
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.
Since that last census was taken, estimates show that the population has dropped to 192,904.
The total area of the city is just over 180 square miles, and Mobile has a population density of 1,383.82 people per square mile.
There are more females than males living in Mobile, with women making up 53% of the population. 15.5% of the population is over the age of 65 years, and just 22% of the population is 18 years or under.
Median rent in the last five years has been approximately $800 per month.
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, Alabama's estimated population is 189,572 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Mobile, Alabama is the 4th largest city in Alabama based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 1359.95 people/mi² (525.08 people/km²).
The overall median age is 36.7 years, 35.1 years for males, and 38.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.1 males.
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 91,601 households in the city, with an average size of 2.42 people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3%, with a median rent of $812/month. The median house has 5.5 rooms, and has a value of $120,800.
The median income for households in Mobile, Alabama is $40,020, while the mean household income is $58,921.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mobile was:
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2018 | 189,572 | -929 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 190,501 | -1,384 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 191,885 | -492 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 192,377 | -602 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 192,979 | -576 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 193,555 | -303 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 193,858 | -134 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 193,992 | -585 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 194,577 | -4,338 | -0.22% |
| 2000 | 198,915 | 2,637 | 0.13% |
| 1990 | 196,278 | -4,174 | -0.21% |
| 1980 | 200,452 | 10,426 | 0.54% |
| 1970 | 190,026 | -4,830 | -0.25% |
| 1960 | 194,856 | 65,847 | 4.21% |
| 1950 | 129,009 | 50,289 | 5.06% |
| 1940 | 78,720 | 10,518 | 1.44% |
| 1930 | 68,202 | 7,425 | 1.16% |
| 1920 | 60,777 | 9,256 | 1.67% |
| 1910 | 51,521 | 13,052 | 2.96% |
| 1900 | 38,469 | 7,393 | 2.16% |
| 1890 | 31,076 | 1,944 | 0.65% |
| 1880 | 29,132 | -2,902 | -0.95% |
| 1870 | 32,034 | 2,776 | 0.91% |
| 1860 | 29,258 | 8,743 | 3.61% |
| 1850 | 20,515 | 7,843 | 4.94% |
| 1840 | 12,672 | 9,478 | 14.78% |
| 1830 | 3,194 | 0.00% |
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2018 | 413,757 | -758 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 414,515 | -984 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 415,499 | 564 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 414,935 | 345 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 414,590 | 380 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 414,210 | 288 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 413,922 | 680 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 413,242 | -77 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 413,319 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
| Black or African American | 96,761 | 50.37% |
| White | 87,155 | 45.37% |
| Two or More Races | 3,410 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 3,181 | 1.66% |
| Some Other Race | 1,303 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 270 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.00% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
| All | 76,097 | 2.42 | 55.7 |
| Non Family | 32,038 | 1.19 | 43.5 |
| Married | 26,552 | 3.13 | 77.7 |
| Female | 14,720 | 3.61 | 43 |
| Male | 2,787 | 3.38 | 52.5 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,989 | 3.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,247 | 8.68% |
| High School Graduate | 37,373 | 28.86% |
| Some College | 29,446 | 22.74% |
| Associates Degree | 11,071 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,811 | 17.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,580 | 10.49% |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.76%.
$31,152
Average Earnings
$37,395
Average Male
$26,156
Average Female
95.10% of Mobile residents speak only English, while 4.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.30% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
| Black | 93,089 | 28,831 | 30.97% |
| White | 79,957 | 10,392 | 13.00% |
| Hispanic | 5,252 | 980 | 18.66% |
| Multiple | 3,272 | 566 | 17.30% |
| Asian | 3,147 | 526 | 16.71% |
| Other | 1,244 | 321 | 25.80% |
| Native | 225 | 33 | 14.67% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100.00% |
22.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.36%
Male Poverty Rate
24.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mobile is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mobile is White, with 13.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.01%.
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
| White | 6,759 | 9.38% |
| Black | 5,444 | 7.58% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 5.35% |
| 2 or More | 185 | 8.65% |
| Other | 61 | 6.48% |
| Asian | 59 | 2.39% |
| Indian | 36 | 13.90% |
9.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.61%
Native Born
3.39%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
96.61% of Mobile residents were born in the United States, with 74.15% having been born in Alabama. 1.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.