City · Alabama
Tuskegee, Alabama
Tuskegee, city, in Macon County, Alabama. Tuskegee had 8,644 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,395 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,938 (±18). GEOID 0177304.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,644
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,395 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,938 ±18
Median household income
$38,000
±$6,995 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$104,800
±$8,423 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$757
±$78 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Tuskegee and what county is it in?
Tuskegee is a city in Macon County, Alabama. It covers 17.1 square miles of land, 551 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tuskegee is in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tuskegee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,644 people lived in Tuskegee on July 1, 2025, down 7.9% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 9,395 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,938 (±18).
| Measure | Tuskegee | Macon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,938 ±18 | 18,691 | +452 |
| Households | 3,132 ±185 | 7,237 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.12 | 2.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,630 ±223 | 9,653 | no clear change |
Tuskegee's population since 2000
From 11,846 in 2000 to 8,644 in 2025: down 27.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tuskegee as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tuskegee?
The median resident of Tuskegee is 22.9 years old; 15.3% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 84.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.8%.
| Measure | Tuskegee | Macon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.9 ±1.0 | 37.4 | −3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 15.3% ±2.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±2.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 40.2% ±2.7 pts | 45.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.8% ±2.7 pts | 16.8% | +10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 84.0% ±3.4 pts | 77.5% | −12.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±2.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±1.9 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9% ±3.7 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.2% ±5.1 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±3.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±3.1 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tuskegee earn?
Half of Tuskegee's 3,132 households earn less than $38,000 a year (±$6,995), against $43,707 in Macon County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $34,479 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tuskegee | Macon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,000 ±$6,995 | $43,707 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,838 ±$8,925 | $63,220 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,831 ±$3,125 | $26,341 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 29.0% ±4.7 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.8% ±12.4 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.6% ±4.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% ±3.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9% ±4.7 pts | 79.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tuskegee?
Owners occupy 40.9% of Tuskegee's occupied homes and renters 59.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 by its owner (±$8,423). The median renter pays $757 a month including utilities, and 46.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tuskegee | Macon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,800 ±$8,423 | $102,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $757 ±$78 | $734 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.2% ±7.4 pts | 45.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,109 ±$103 | $1,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.9% ±4.5 pts | 61.5% | −7.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.1% ±4.5 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,630 ±223 | 9,653 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±3.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7% ±4.9 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±4.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tuskegee building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Tuskegee in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tuskegee work and get to work?
62.3% of Tuskegee's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.8%.
| Measure | Tuskegee | Macon County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.3% ±4.5 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% ±4.9 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3% ±6.4 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9% ±3.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 16.8% ±6.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±3.7 pts | 7.6% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±1.9 | 23.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tuskegee?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Tuskegee, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,000 (Tract 2319) to $51,525 (Tract 2320).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2317Macon County | 2,832 | not published |
| Tract 2319Macon County | 1,462 | $35,000 |
| Tract 2321Macon County | 1,371 | $40,000 |
| Tract 2320Macon County | 1,142 | $51,525 |
| Tract 2318Macon County | 1,044 | $46,932 |
| Tract 2316.02Macon County | 1,509 | $26,750 |
| Tract 2316.03Macon County | 1,196 | $76,699 |
| Tract 2315Macon County | 2,541 | $46,563 |
| Tract 2323Macon County | 1,560 | $41,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tuskegee) · Census block assignment files
How does Tuskegee compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tuskegee is the 3,552nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 78th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Tuskegee ranks 264th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 78th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 249th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th | 311 |
| Median household income | 264th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 261st | 311 |
| Median home value | 262nd | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 190th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th | 295 |
| Median age | 308th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 307th | 310 |
| Work from home | 84th | 138 |
| Travel time to work | 272nd | 310 |
Tuskegee's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Tuskegee with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tuskegee?
10 of the 57 figures for Tuskegee on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tuskegee are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Tuskegee.