Tuscaloosa, AL

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2020 Population

100,633

1.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

29.5

0.683% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

23.2%

3.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$44,507

1.68% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$190,100

6.26% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

45,686

5.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Tuscaloosa, AL had a population of 101k people with a median age of 29.5 and a median household income of $44,507. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Tuscaloosa, AL grew from 99,390 to 100,633, a 1.25% increase and its median household income declined from $45,268 to $44,507, a −1.68% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), White (Hispanic) (1.85%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Tuscaloosa, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Tuscaloosa, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa, AL are The University of Alabama (10,365 degrees awarded in 2020), Shelton State Community College (747 degrees), and Stillman College (96 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Tuscaloosa, AL was $190,100, and the homeownership rate was 48.2%.

Most people in Tuscaloosa, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Tuscaloosa, AL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Tuscaloosa, AL is home to a population of 101k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.05% of Tuscaloosa, AL residents were born outside of the country (4.08k people).

In 2018, there were 1.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.7k people) in Tuscaloosa, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.38k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.3% of Tuscaloosa, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Tuscaloosa, AL was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tuscaloosa, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.7k ± 1.19k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
43.4k ± 1.11k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.38k ± 417

3.1%

Hispanic Population

3.07k people

3.1% of the people in Tuscaloosa, AL are hispanic (3.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tuscaloosa, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,080 ± 5,301 people
Guatemala
12,910 ± 2,786 people
India
10,249 ± 2,483 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,080 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 12,910 and India with 10,249.

Foreign-Born Population

4.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.08k people

4.63%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.6k people

As of 2020, 4.05% of Tuscaloosa, AL residents (4.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tuscaloosa, AL was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,369 ± 228
Gulf War (2001-)
1,344 ± 382
Gulf War (1990s)
1,160 ± 497

Tuscaloosa, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tuscaloosa, AL employs 45.7k people. The largest industries in Tuscaloosa, AL are Educational Services (8,238 people), Manufacturing (6,511 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,096 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($71,143), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,357), and Finance & Insurance ($53,394).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,111. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

45.7k

2020 Value

± 2,124

5.03%

1 Year growth

± 5.91%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tuscaloosa, AL grew at a rate of 5.03%, from 43.5k employees to 45.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tuscaloosa, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,257 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,436 people), and Management Occupations (4,223 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.7k

2020 Value

± 2,124

5.03%

1 Year growth

± 5.91%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tuscaloosa, AL grew at a rate of 5.03%, from 43.5k employees to 45.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tuscaloosa, AL, are Educational Services (8,238 people), Manufacturing (6,511 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,096 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tuscaloosa, AL, though some of these residents may live in Tuscaloosa, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,327

Median earning men ± $1,952

$25,670

Median earning women ± $1,885

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($89,410), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,076), and Public Administration ($54,100).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($45,000), Construction ($40,656), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,709).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Tuscaloosa, AL awarded 11,208 degrees. The student population of Tuscaloosa, AL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 18,049 male students and 24,246 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tuscaloosa, AL are White (8,479 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (1,281 and 11.8%), Hispanic or Latino (509 and 4.68%), and Two or More Races (297 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Tuscaloosa, AL by number of degrees awarded are The University of Alabama (10,365 and 92.5%), Shelton State Community College (747 and 6.66%), and Stillman College (96 and 0.857%).

The most popular majors in Tuscaloosa, AL are General Marketing & Marketing Management (639 and 5.7%), General Business Administration & Management (618 and 5.51%), and General Finance (602 and 5.37%).

The median tuition costs in Tuscaloosa, AL are $9,548 for private four year colleges, and $10,780 and $30,250 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Tuscaloosa, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 42,295 (42.7% men and 57.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 42,295 students enrolled in Tuscaloosa, AL, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 30,540 records, of which 56.4% were women and 43.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
560 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
431 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
577 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tuscaloosa, AL was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 560 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Tuscaloosa, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Alabama
10,365 degrees awarded
Shelton State Community College
747 degrees awarded
Stillman College
96 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Alabama with 10,365 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 4,760 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tuscaloosa, AL, which is 0.738 times less than the 6,448 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,479 degrees mean that there were 6.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,281 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,744) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,034) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Measure

In 2020, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.825% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (900k), and Secondary Education (638k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tuscaloosa, AL was $190,100 in 2020, which is 0.827 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $178,900 to $190,100, a 6.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Tuscaloosa, AL is 48.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Tuscaloosa, AL have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tuscaloosa, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL is $44,507. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $125,284, followed by Census Tract 104.05 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $123,566 and $83,944.

Housing

Property

$190,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,009

$17,711

Median Property Taxes

±$1,140

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tuscaloosa, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.2%

Homeownership

2020

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 48.2% of the housing units in Tuscaloosa, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tuscaloosa, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.01
Census Tract 104.05
Census Tract 101.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tuscaloosa, AL was Census Tract 101.01 with a value of $125,284, followed by Census Tract 104.05 and Census Tract 101.02, with respective values of $123,566 and $83,944.

The following map shows all of the places in Tuscaloosa, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,507

Median Household Income

± $3,038

36.7k

Number of Households

± 1,630

In 2020, the median household income of the 36.7k households in Tuscaloosa, AL declined from $44,507 from the previous year's value of $45,268.

The following chart displays the households in Tuscaloosa, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tuscaloosa, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (9.09%)
Worked At Home (5.55%)

In 2020, 81.5% of workers in Tuscaloosa, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.09%) and those who worked at home (5.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tuscaloosa, AL have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Tuscaloosa, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tuscaloosa, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tuscaloosa, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tuscaloosa, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tuscaloosa, AL (21.2k out of 91.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tuscaloosa, AL is Black, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Tuscaloosa, AL has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 9.12% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Tuscaloosa County, AL see 1393 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.578% increase from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2013 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,393 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tuscaloosa County, AL

Primary care physicians in Tuscaloosa County, AL see an average of 1,393 patients per year. This represents a 0.578% increase from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tuscaloosa County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 34% between 18 and 34 years, 30.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.85%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

9.12%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tuscaloosa, AL declined by 15.3% from 9.27% to 7.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tuscaloosa, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.