State
County
Land Area (mi²)
61.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,665.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.92%
Growth Since 2010
13.86%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
253,627
World Population Review
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Population 2021
103,007
Tuscaloosa is a city located in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Tuscaloosa County. With a 2020 population of 103,007, it is the 5th largest city in Alabama (after , , , and ) and the 307th largest city in the United States . Tuscaloosa is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 13.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90,468 in 2010. Tuscaloosa reached it's highest population of 103,007 in 2021. Spanning over 72 miles, Tuscaloosa has a population density of 1,665 people per square mile.
The average household income in Tuscaloosa is $68,837 with a poverty rate of 23.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $844 per month, and the median house value is $178,900. The median age in Tuscaloosa is 29.3 years, 27.8 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
Tuscaloosa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tuscaloosa was:
- White: 51.19%
- Black or African American: 44.00%
- Asian: 2.54%
- Two or more races: 1.04%
- Other race: 0.87%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
The current population of Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 103,007 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 100,190.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 90,468.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 253,627 | 790 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 252,837 | 790 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 252,047 | 790 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 251,257 | 324 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 250,933 | 834 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 250,099 | 1,033 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 249,066 | 2,078 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 246,988 | 2,610 | 1.06% |
| 2013 | 244,378 | 2,050 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 242,328 | 1,965 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 240,363 | 882 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 239,481 | 0.00% |
Tuscaloosa Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,874 | 51.19% |
| Black or African American | 43,732 | 44.00% |
| Asian | 2,526 | 2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1,038 | 1.04% |
| Some Other Race | 862 | 0.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 280 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.08% |
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Tuscaloosa Population by Race
Tuscaloosa Population Pyramid $2021
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Tuscaloosa Population by Age
Tuscaloosa Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,264 | 2.55 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 15,919 | 1.56 | 31.5 |
| Married | 11,861 | 3.14 | 77.7 |
| Female | 5,763 | 3.7 | 36.4 |
| Male | 1,721 | 3.84 | 43 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Tuscaloosa Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,673 | 2.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,553 | 7.99% |
| High School Graduate | 15,540 | 27.26% |
| Some College | 11,337 | 19.89% |
| Associates Degree | 2,867 | 5.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,975 | 21.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,062 | 15.90% |
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Tuscaloosa Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Tuscaloosa Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,893 | 26,450 | 15,445 |
| Black | 25,860 | 21,757 | 4,564 |
| Hispanic | 1,449 | 1,070 | 166 |
| Asian | 1,346 | 1,138 | 713 |
| Other Race | 342 | 253 | |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 279 | 130 |
| Native American | 255 | 56 | |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 39 |
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 islander people with a rate of 68.42%.
Tuscaloosa Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,821
Average Earnings
$38,163
Average Male
$31,454
Average Female
Tuscaloosa Earnings by Educational Attainment
Tuscaloosa Language by Age
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Tuscaloosa Language
93.41% of Tuscaloosa residents speak only English, while 6.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.95% of the population.
Tuscaloosa Language
Tuscaloosa Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42,253 | 12,026 | 28.46% |
| White | 41,565 | 7,724 | 18.58% |
| Asian | 2,293 | 676 | 29.48% |
| Hispanic | 2,836 | 562 | 19.82% |
| Multiple | 821 | 488 | 59.44% |
| Native | 265 | 117 | 44.15% |
| Other | 847 | 106 | 12.51% |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 100.00% |
23.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.12%
Male Poverty Rate
25.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tuscaloosa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tuscaloosa is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tuscaloosa is Other, with 12.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.22%.
Tuscaloosa Poverty
Tuscaloosa Poverty Rate by Education
Tuscaloosa Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Tuscaloosa Married by Age and Sex
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Tuscaloosa 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.
Tuscaloosa Marital Status by Race
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Tuscaloosa Marital Status
Tuscaloosa Veterans by War
Tuscaloosa Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,825 | 6.38% |
| Black | 1,944 | 5.82% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 2.91% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 2.73% |
| Other Race | 16 | 3.37% |
Tuscaloosa Veterans by Race
Tuscaloosa Veterans by Education
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9.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
Tuscaloosa Veterans by Education
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55.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Tuscaloosa Employment by Age
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Tuscaloosa Employment by Race
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Tuscaloosa Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.37%
Native Born
4.63%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.37% of Tuscaloosa residents were born in the United States, with 67.01% having been born in Alabama. 3.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Tuscaloosa Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103,007 | 939 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 102,068 | 939 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 101,129 | 939 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 100,190 | 561 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 99,629 | 1,201 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 98,428 | 852 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 97,576 | 1,888 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 95,688 | 1,802 | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 93,886 | 1,579 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 92,307 | 1,394 | 1.53% |
| 2011 | 90,913 | 457 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 90,456 | 12,550 | 1.50% |
| 2000 | 77,906 | 147 | 0.02% |
| 1990 | 77,759 | 2,548 | 0.33% |
| 1980 | 75,211 | 9,438 | 1.35% |
| 1970 | 65,773 | 2,403 | 0.37% |
| 1960 | 63,370 | 16,974 | 3.17% |
| 1950 | 46,396 | 18,903 | 5.37% |
| 1940 | 27,493 | 6,834 | 2.90% |
| 1930 | 20,659 | 8,663 | 5.59% |
| 1920 | 11,996 | 3,589 | 3.62% |
| 1910 | 8,407 | 3,313 | 5.14% |
| 1900 | 5,094 | 879 | 1.91% |
| 1890 | 4,215 | 226 | 0.18% |
| 1860 | 3,989 | 0.00% |