County · Alabama
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Tuscaloosa County had 241,368 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.8% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 11 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 59 census tracts. GEOID 01125.
Tuscaloosa County is one of the 4 counties of the Tuscaloosa, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
241,368
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 227,036 · ACS 2020-2024: 237,552
Median household income
$66,231
±$2,331 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$248,700
±$6,221 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$1,037
±$23 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Tuscaloosa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 227,036 residents in Tuscaloosa County. The Census Bureau estimates 241,368 for July 1, 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 237,552 over 1,321 square miles of land.
| Measure | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 237,552 | 5,086,768 | +30,247 |
| Households | 90,052±907 | 1,997,247 | +17,591 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.02 | 2.48 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 104,290±217 | 2,337,265 | +13,733 |
Tuscaloosa County's population since 2000
From 164,875 in 2000 to 241,368 in 2025: up 46.4%. 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Tuscaloosa County holds 11 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Tuscaloosa with 114,316 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tuscaloosa | 99,600 | $51,464 |
|---|---|---|
| Northport | 31,125 | $80,913 |
| Holt | 3,413 | $48,675 |
| Lake View | 3,560 | $101,487 |
| Cottondale | 3,130 | $44,877 |
| Brookwood | 2,504 | $81,394 |
| Coaling | 2,035 | $81,370 |
| Vance | 2,092 | $94,545 |
| Moundville | 3,024 | $73,036 |
| Coker | 904 | $55,313 |
| Woodstock | 1,472 | $73,438 |
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 Tuscaloosa County?
The median resident of Tuscaloosa County is 32.8 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.8%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8±0.2 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% | 5.6% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.9%±0.1 pts | 63.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.8%±0.4 pts | 25.6% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±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 | 2.8%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±0.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±0.7 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±0.6 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5%±0.6 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.1%±1.3 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8%±0.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±0.5 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 Tuscaloosa County earn?
Half of Tuscaloosa County's 90,052 households earn less than $66,231 a year (±$2,331), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $65,628 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,231±$2,331 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,929±$2,268 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,007±$928 | $36,087 | +$2,038 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8%±1.1 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.4%±2.8 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±1.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±1.1 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Owners occupy 61.4% of Tuscaloosa County's occupied homes and renters 38.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,700 by its owner (±$6,221). The median renter pays $1,037 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,700±$6,221 | $209,900 | +$38,990 |
| Median gross rent | $1,037±$23 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9%±2.7 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,559±$30 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.4%±1.3 pts | 70.2% | −2.3 pts |
| Housing units | 104,290±217 | 2,337,265 | +13,733 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7%±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.5%±1.3 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±0.5 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 Tuscaloosa County building?
Builders took permits for 603 new housing units across Tuscaloosa County in 2025 (488 single-family), 2.5 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 Tuscaloosa County get to work?
78.6% of Tuscaloosa County's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1%±0.9 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±1.5 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±1.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4%±1.0 pts | 8.8% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±0.6 | 25.5 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 are Tuscaloosa County's census tracts?
Tuscaloosa County is divided into 59 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,500 (Tract 119.02) to $140,485 (Tract 101.01).
All 59 census tracts of Tuscaloosa County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Tuscaloosa County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 67 |
| Median household income | 11th of 67 |
| Median home value | 6th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 67 |
| Median age | 66th 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
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