County · Alabama
Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County, Alabama. Mobile County had 411,658 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 21 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 10 census-designated) and 135 census tracts. GEOID 01097.
Mobile County is the county of the Mobile, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
411,658
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 414,809 · ACS 2020-2024: 412,590
Median household income
$58,880
±$1,273 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$190,700
±$3,688 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$1,052
±$22 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Mobile County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 414,809 residents in Mobile County. The Census Bureau estimates 411,658 for July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 412,590 over 1,229 square miles of land.
| Measure | Mobile County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 412,590 | 5,086,768 | −1,524 |
| Households | 161,665±1,065 | 1,997,247 | +5,414 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.02 | 2.48 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 186,082±135 | 2,337,265 | +2,411 |
Mobile County's population since 2000
From 399,843 in 2000 to 411,658 in 2025: up 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Mobile County?
Mobile County holds 21 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Mobile with 200,824 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mobile | 187,041 | $53,558 |
|---|---|---|
| Prichard | 19,322 | $36,588 |
| Tillmans Corner | 17,731 | $60,837 |
| Saraland | 16,171 | $61,509 |
| Satsuma | 6,749 | $101,042 |
| Chickasaw | 6,457 | $46,559 |
| Theodore | 6,270 | $67,864 |
| Semmes | 4,941 | $66,417 |
| Citronelle | 3,946 | $43,870 |
| Grand Bay | 3,460 | $62,112 |
| Bayou La Batre | 2,204 | $37,679 |
| Creola | 1,936 | $66,607 |
| Dauphin Island | 1,778 | $67,206 |
| Mount Vernon | 1,354 | $46,307 |
| Belle FontaineGEOID 0105212 | 613 | $107,857 |
| AxisGEOID 0103508 | 561 | $95,977 |
| MovicoGEOID 0152680 | 291 | not published |
| ChunchulaGEOID 0114968 | 195 | $18,664 |
| GulfcrestGEOID 0132248 | 142 | not published |
| CalvertGEOID 0111488 | 255 | not published |
| BucksGEOID 0110456 | 22 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mobile County?
The median resident of Mobile County is 38.5 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.7%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mobile County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.2 | 39.3 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 5.6% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.8%±0.1 pts | 63.4% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.7%±0.3 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±0.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±0.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±0.6 pts | 9.2% | −0.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3%±0.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.0%±0.7 pts | 28.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±0.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Mobile County earn?
Half of Mobile County's 161,665 households earn less than $58,880 a year (±$1,273), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $58,560 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mobile County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,880±$1,273 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,713±$1,825 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,306±$668 | $36,087 | +$1,479 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2%±0.8 pts | 15.6% | −2.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9%±1.7 pts | 21.3% | −5.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.3%±0.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3%±0.7 pts | 87.5% | – |
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 Mobile County?
Owners occupy 66.0% of Mobile County's occupied homes and renters 34.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $190,700 by its owner (±$3,688). The median renter pays $1,052 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mobile County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $190,700±$3,688 | $209,900 | +$30,464 |
| Median gross rent | $1,052±$22 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6%±2.1 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,404±$21 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.0%±0.9 pts | 70.2% | +1.5 pts |
| Housing units | 186,082±135 | 2,337,265 | +2,411 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3%±0.8 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Mobile County building?
Builders took permits for 1,102 new housing units across Mobile County in 2025 (986 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mobile County get to work?
82.5% of Mobile County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Mobile County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±0.6 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5%±1.0 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±0.6 pts | 8.8% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min±0.6 | 25.5 min | +1.1 min |
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 are Mobile County's census tracts?
Mobile County is divided into 135 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,705 (Tract 4.02) to $149,297 (Tract 35.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Mobile County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 24th of 67 |
| Median home value | 15th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 67 |
| Median age | 55th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Mobile County 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' school search.