Tuscaloosa County's 2026 population is estimated at 241,856, reflecting a 0.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Tuscaloosa County is the 5th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 195,008 and has grown 24.02% since 2010.
Overall: 32.8 years
Female: 33.5 years
Male: 31.7 years
There are 188,935 adults, (33,117 of whom are seniors) in Tuscaloosa County.
Female: 122,955 (51.8%)
Male: 114,597 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Tuscaloosa County includes 60.12% White, 30.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142,821 | 60.12% |
| Black or African American | 73,434 | 30.91% |
| Two or more races | 12,684 | 5.34% |
| Asian | 3,964 | 1.67% |
| Other race | 3,815 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 817 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.01% |
Tuscaloosa County 's average per capita income is $48,778. Household income levels show a median of $66,231. The poverty rate stands at 16.84%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,318 | $130,114 |
| Families | $90,512 | $110,188 |
| Households | $66,231 | $87,929 |
| Non Families | $36,712 | $51,049 |
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