Tuscaloosa, Alabama Population 2022
Tuscaloosa is a city located in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. Tuscaloosa has a 2020 population of 103,946. It is also the county seat of Tuscaloosa County. Tuscaloosa is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 14.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90,456 in 2010.
The average household income in Tuscaloosa is $68,837 with a poverty rate of 23.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $858 per month, and the median house value is $190,100. 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 Tuscaloosawas:
- White: 50.89%
- Black or African American: 44.10%
- Asian: 2.48%
- Two or more races: 1.47%
- Other race: 0.77%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 239,481 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 240,363 | 882 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 242,328 | 1,965 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 244,378 | 2,050 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 246,988 | 2,610 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 249,066 | 2,078 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 250,099 | 1,033 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 250,933 | 834 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 251,257 | 324 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 252,047 | 790 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 252,837 | 790 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 253,627 | 790 | 0.31% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,210 | 50.89% |
| Black or African American | 44,378 | 44.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 283 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 2,493 | 2.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 770 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1,475 | 1.47% |
Tuscaloosa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,749 | 2.49 | 48.2 |
| Married | 12,895 | 3.14 | 77.1 |
| Male | 1,423 | 3.55 | 40.8 |
| Female | 5,501 | 3.76 | 38.1 |
| Non Family | 16,930 | 1.49 | 30.1 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,539 | 2.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,801 | 6.50% |
| High School Graduate | 15,473 | 26.44% |
| Some College | 11,352 | 19.40% |
| Associates Degree | 3,932 | 6.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,769 | 21.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,645 | 16.48% |
Tuscaloosa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,503 | 1,352 | 965 |
| White | 28,508 | 27,284 | 16,608 |
| 2+ Races | 433 | 371 | 115 |
| Black | 26,685 | 23,184 | 4,605 |
| Hispanic | 1,350 | 1,039 | 128 |
| Other Race | 349 | 253 | |
| Native American | 261 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.20%.
$34,785
Average Earnings
$37,752
Average Male
$32,180
Average Female
Tuscaloosa Language by Age
Tuscaloosa Language
93.84% of Tuscaloosa residents speak only English, while 6.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.32% of the population.
Tuscaloosa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,130 | 472 | 41.77% |
| Native | 276 | 107 | 38.77% |
| Asian | 2,351 | 695 | 29.56% |
| Black | 42,787 | 11,040 | 25.80% |
| White | 42,961 | 8,475 | 19.73% |
| Other | 91 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 2,392 | 564 | 23.58% |
23.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.41%
Male Poverty Rate
24.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tuscaloosa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tuscaloosa is Multiple, with 41.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tuscaloosa is Hispanic, with 23.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.37%.
Tuscaloosa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Tuscaloosa Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,078 | 6.89% |
| Black | 2,145 | 6.28% |
| Other Race | 17 | 3.76% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 4.63% |
Tuscaloosa Veterans by Education
8.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.70%
Born in Tuscaloosa
95.95%
Native Born
4.05%
Foreign Born
2.75%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.95% of Tuscaloosa residents were born in the United States, with 67.70% having been born in Alabama. 2.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,989 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 4,215 | 226 | 0.18% |
| 1900 | 5,094 | 879 | 1.91% |
| 1910 | 8,407 | 3,313 | 5.14% |
| 1920 | 11,996 | 3,589 | 3.62% |
| 1930 | 20,659 | 8,663 | 5.59% |
| 1940 | 27,493 | 6,834 | 2.90% |
| 1950 | 46,396 | 18,903 | 5.37% |
| 1960 | 63,370 | 16,974 | 3.17% |
| 1970 | 65,773 | 2,403 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 75,211 | 9,438 | 1.35% |
| 1990 | 77,759 | 2,548 | 0.33% |
| 2000 | 77,906 | 147 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 90,456 | 12,550 | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 90,913 | 457 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 92,307 | 1,394 | 1.53% |
| 2013 | 93,886 | 1,579 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 95,688 | 1,802 | 1.92% |
| 2015 | 97,576 | 1,888 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 98,428 | 852 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 99,629 | 1,201 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 100,190 | 561 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 101,129 | 939 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 102,068 | 939 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 103,007 | 939 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 103,946 | 939 | 0.91% |