Mobile County, AL

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Mobile County Overview

413,878
TOTAL POPULATION
198,642
MALE POPULATION
215,236
FEMALE POPULATION
92.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,482
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,688
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,352
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,465
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
188,490
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mobile County Area Codes

Race in Mobile County

The most populous races in Mobile County are White / Caucasian (234,657 | 56.7%), Black / African American (150,071 | 36.3%), and Two or more Races (13,940 | 3.4%).
Race in Mobile County
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,3832.0%
Black / African American150,07136.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific950.0%
Hispanic or Latino12,5653.0%
Native / Alaskan1,6250.4%
White / Caucasian234,65756.7%
Two or more Races13,9403.4%
Some other Race5,1071.2%
Total413,878100.0%

Ancestry in Mobile County

The most populous ancestries reported in Mobile County are American (39,155 | 9.5%), Irish (34,311 | 8.3%), English (33,054 | 8.0%), German (27,662 | 6.7%), and French (11,466 | 2.8%), together accounting for 35.2% of all Mobile County residents.
Ancestry in Mobile County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,9470.7%
American39,1559.5%
Apache300.0%
Arab2,3770.6%
Argentinean590.0%
Armenian270.0%
Australian330.0%
Austrian2900.1%
Bahamian700.0%
Bangladeshi240.0%
Belgian220.0%
Belizean940.0%
Bhutanese4740.1%
Blackfeet550.0%
Brazilian560.0%
British2,0710.5%
British West Indian50.0%
Bulgarian250.0%
Burmese3450.1%
Cajun1840.0%
Canadian960.0%
Cape Verdean130.0%
Carpatho Rusyn120.0%
Celtic360.0%
Central American2,0660.5%
Central American Indian1590.0%
Cherokee1,2740.3%
Chickasaw420.0%
Chilean2350.1%
Chinese30.0%
Chippewa280.0%
Choctaw1,7370.4%
Colombian990.0%
Comanche80.0%
Costa Rican220.0%
Creek5300.1%
Croatian920.0%
Cuban6560.2%
Czech4160.1%
Czechoslovakian1210.0%
Danish5800.1%
Dominican6030.2%
Dutch1,5640.4%
Dutch West Indian90.0%
Eastern European3140.1%
Ecuadorian680.0%
Egyptian840.0%
English33,0548.0%
Estonian40.0%
European6,2391.5%
Filipino270.0%
Finnish2490.1%
French11,4662.8%
French American Indian460.0%
French Canadian1,0570.3%
German27,6626.7%
Ghanaian100.0%
Greek1,6270.4%
Guatemalan9880.2%
Guyanese60.0%
Honduran2940.1%
Houma90.0%
Hungarian3260.1%
Indian (Asian)1,4400.4%
Iranian460.0%
Iraqi830.0%
Irish34,3118.3%
Iroquois150.0%
Italian7,0711.7%
Jamaican5700.1%
Japanese7350.2%
Jordanian80.0%
Kenyan220.0%
Korean1,3700.3%
Laotian610.0%
Lebanese7320.2%
Lithuanian1050.0%
Lumbee160.0%
Malaysian6740.2%
Maltese100.0%
Mexican5,0371.2%
Mexican American Indian50.0%
Mongolian1010.0%
Moroccan500.0%
Native Hawaiian880.0%
Navajo330.0%
Nicaraguan2980.1%
Nigerian1360.0%
Northern European4500.1%
Norwegian1,7030.4%
Ottawa290.0%
Pakistani2220.1%
Palestinian5420.1%
Panamanian1320.0%
Paraguayan470.0%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian1830.0%
Polish2,2850.5%
Portuguese2550.1%
Potawatomi170.0%
Puerto Rican2,2100.5%
Romanian1410.0%
Russian6790.2%
Salvadoran2790.1%
Samoan530.0%
Scandinavian9590.2%
Scotch-Irish4,3441.1%
Scottish7,1571.7%
Seminole10.0%
Senegalese1990.1%
Serbian290.0%
Sioux590.0%
Slovak1610.0%
Slovene130.0%
South African3120.1%
South American7450.2%
South American Indian140.0%
Spaniard3090.1%
Spanish3400.1%
Sri Lankan4,4601.1%
Subsaharan African4,0991.0%
Swedish9860.2%
Swiss1150.0%
Syrian2510.1%
Thai7020.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian860.0%
Turkish250.0%
Ukrainian2160.1%
Venezuelan540.0%
Vietnamese520.0%
Welsh1,8750.4%
West Indian1980.1%
Yugoslavian1400.0%
Zimbabwean70.0%
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Immigrants in Mobile County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mobile County came from Asia (6,387 | 1.5%), Latin America (4,006 | 1.0%), South Eastern Asia (3,787 | 0.9%), Central America (2,482 | 0.6%), and Vietnam (2,045 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.5% of all Mobile County residents.
Immigrants in Mobile County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,1640.3%
Argentina230.0%
Asia6,3871.5%
Australia430.0%
Austria290.0%
Bangladesh1020.0%
Belize260.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina590.0%
Brazil610.0%
Cambodia2510.1%
Canada1430.0%
Caribbean9470.2%
Central America2,4820.6%
Chile2350.1%
China8710.2%
Colombia1070.0%
Congo1600.0%
Croatia160.0%
Cuba1570.0%
Czechoslovakia70.0%
Denmark80.0%
Dominican Republic3460.1%
Eastern Africa3330.1%
Eastern Asia1,0390.3%
Eastern Europe3680.1%
Ecuador70.0%
Egypt740.0%
El Salvador2910.1%
England1840.0%
Ethiopia330.0%
Europe1,3870.3%
Fiji140.0%
France790.0%
Germany4350.1%
Greece180.0%
Grenada70.0%
Guatemala7650.2%
Haiti60.0%
Honduras1770.0%
Hungary130.0%
India4780.1%
Indonesia740.0%
Iran410.0%
Iraq1160.0%
Ireland350.0%
Israel70.0%
Italy210.0%
Jamaica3110.1%
Japan640.0%
Jordan470.0%
Kazakhstan220.0%
Kenya890.0%
Korea1040.0%
Kuwait60.0%
Laos1820.0%
Latin America4,0061.0%
Lebanon390.0%
Malaysia1030.0%
Mexico1,0180.3%
Micronesia410.0%
Middle Africa3930.1%
Moldova400.0%
Nepal350.0%
Netherlands460.0%
Nicaragua1880.1%
Nigeria680.0%
Northern Africa1480.0%
Northern Europe3600.1%
Norway130.0%
Oceania1060.0%
Pakistan1960.1%
Panama170.0%
Peru530.0%
Philippines9190.2%
Poland150.0%
Portugal310.0%
Russia220.0%
Saudi Arabia60.0%
Senegal1040.0%
South Africa470.0%
South America5770.1%
South Central Asia8800.2%
South Eastern Asia3,7870.9%
Southern Europe700.0%
Sri Lanka60.0%
Syria490.0%
Taiwan1870.1%
Thailand2130.1%
Trinidad and Tobago320.0%
Turkey300.0%
Ukraine1010.0%
Venezuela580.0%
Vietnam2,0450.5%
West Indies490.0%
Western Africa1810.0%
Western Asia3390.1%
Western Europe5890.1%
Zaire1800.0%
Zimbabwe70.0%
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Sex and Age in Mobile County

Sex and Age in Mobile County

The most populous age groups in Mobile County are 10 to 14 Years (14,408 | 7.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (14,916 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mobile County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,652 (6.9%)12,816 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years12,569 (6.3%)13,007 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years14,408 (7.2%)13,389 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years13,744 (6.9%)13,177 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years13,507 (6.8%)13,741 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years14,081 (7.1%)14,916 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years13,371 (6.7%)14,811 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years11,018 (5.6%)13,161 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years12,988 (6.5%)13,223 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years11,563 (5.8%)12,559 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years11,970 (6.0%)12,912 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years13,029 (6.6%)13,851 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years12,713 (6.4%)14,646 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years10,830 (5.4%)12,032 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years8,447 (4.3%)10,236 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years5,886 (3.0%)7,098 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years2,691 (1.3%)5,083 (2.4%)
85 Years and over2,175 (1.1%)4,578 (2.1%)
Total198,642 (100.0%)215,236 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mobile County

Median Family Size in Mobile County

The median family size in Mobile County is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (25,260 | 25.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,345 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mobile County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple68,525 (67.8%)3.18
Single Male/Father7,345 (7.3%)3.06
Single Female/Mother25,260 (25.0%)3.50
Total Families101,130 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Mobile County

The median household size in Mobile County is 2.54 persons per household, with single female/mother households (25,260 | 15.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (58,475 | 36.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mobile County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple68,525 (42.9%)3.20
Single Male/Father7,345 (4.6%)3.40
Single Female/Mother25,260 (15.8%)3.70
Non-family58,475 (36.6%)1.17
Total Households159,605 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mobile County

Out of a total of 159,605 households in Mobile County, 101,130 (63.4%) are family households, while 58,475 (36.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 45,737, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 51,545.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mobile County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-51,545 (32.3%)
2-Person Households45,737 (28.7%)6,102 (3.8%)
3-Person Households24,852 (15.6%)633 (0.4%)
4-Person Households17,107 (10.7%)77 (0.1%)
5-Person Households8,096 (5.1%)79 (0.1%)
6-Person Households3,802 (2.4%)18 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,536 (1.0%)21 (0.0%)
Total101,130 (63.4%)58,475 (36.6%)

Female Fertility in Mobile County

Fertility by Age in Mobile County

Average fertility rate in Mobile County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mobile County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years50 (0.9%)4.0
20 to 34 years4,901 (83.0%)113.0
35 to 50 years956 (16.2%)23.0
Total5,907 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mobile County

51.3% of women with births (5,907) in Mobile County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 64.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 24.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mobile County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years18 (36.0%)32 (64.0%)
20 to 34 years2,294 (46.8%)2,607 (53.2%)
35 to 50 years718 (75.1%)238 (24.9%)
Total3,030 (51.3%)2,877 (48.7%)

Fertility by Education in Mobile County

Average fertility rate in Mobile County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 68.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mobile County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School856 (14.5%)52.0
High School Diploma1,751 (29.6%)68.0
College or Associate's Degree2,128 (36.0%)66.0
Bachelor's Degree779 (13.2%)49.0
Graduate Degree393 (6.7%)55.0
Total5,907 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mobile County

48.7% of women with births in Mobile County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 87.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 70.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mobile County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School385 (45.0%)471 (55.0%)
High School Diploma515 (29.4%)1,236 (70.6%)
College or Associate's Degree1,109 (52.1%)1,019 (47.9%)
Bachelor's Degree679 (87.2%)100 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree342 (87.0%)51 (13.0%)
Total3,030 (51.3%)2,877 (48.7%)

Income in Mobile County

Income Overview in Mobile County

Per Capita Income in Mobile County is $30,482, while median incomes of families and households are $70,688 and $55,352 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income413,878$30,482
Median Family Income101,130$70,688
Mean Family Income101,130$91,475
Median Household Income159,605$55,352
Mean Household Income159,605$75,532
Income Deficit101,130$11,465
Wage / Income Gap (%)413,87836.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)413,87863.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index413,8780.47

Earnings by Sex in Mobile County

Average Earnings in Mobile County are $36,749, $46,494 for men and $29,372 for women, a difference of 36.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Mobile County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male99,930 (51.4%)$46,494
Female94,289 (48.5%)$29,372
Total194,219 (100.0%)$36,749

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mobile County

The most common earnings brackets in Mobile County are $100,000+ for men (14,497 | 14.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (8,172 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mobile County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,653 (3.7%)5,547 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,397 (2.4%)4,068 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,756 (2.8%)3,660 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,873 (1.9%)3,460 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,749 (2.8%)3,805 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,484 (2.5%)3,778 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,071 (2.1%)3,793 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,646 (2.6%)3,363 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,693 (2.7%)4,633 (4.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,901 (2.9%)3,888 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,250 (5.2%)8,172 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,967 (6.0%)6,994 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,392 (5.4%)6,102 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,370 (5.4%)5,115 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,921 (4.9%)4,617 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,249 (4.3%)3,749 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,021 (10.0%)6,253 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,360 (7.4%)3,813 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,680 (10.7%)4,769 (5.1%)
$100,000+14,497 (14.5%)4,710 (5.0%)
Total99,930 (100.0%)94,289 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mobile County

Average earnings in Mobile County are $54,023 for men and $33,459 for women, a difference of 38.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,151, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,642. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,601, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,284.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mobile County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,642$20,284
High School Diploma$45,979$27,349
College or Associate's Degree$53,985$30,849
Bachelor's Degree$65,929$43,744
Graduate Degree$85,151$57,601
Total$54,023$33,459

Family Income in Mobile County

Family Income Brackets in Mobile County

According to the Mobile County family income data, there are 18,810 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,731 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mobile County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,3494.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,7312.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997,0797.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,0797.0%
$35,000 to $49,99913,34913.2%
$50,000 to $74,99918,81018.6%
$75,000 to $99,99913,85513.7%
$100,000 to $149,99918,40618.2%
$150,000 to $199,9998,2938.2%
$200,000+7,1807.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mobile County

7+ person families (1,297 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Mobile County with $89,980 per family, while 2-person families (49,112 | 48.6%) have the highest median income of $31,897 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mobile County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families49,112 (48.6%)$63,794
3-Person Families23,303 (23.0%)$73,542
4-Person Families16,359 (16.2%)$86,928
5-Person Families7,762 (7.7%)$77,500
6-Person Families3,297 (3.3%)$77,853
7+ Person Families1,297 (1.3%)$89,980
Total101,130 (100.0%)$70,688

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mobile County

The median family income in Mobile County is $70,688, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,565) having the highest median family income of $124,985, while families with no earners (18,542) have the lowest median family income of $37,088, accounting for 7.5% and 18.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mobile County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18,542 (18.3%)$37,088
1 Earner38,269 (37.8%)$54,289
2 Earners36,754 (36.3%)$104,036
3+ Earners7,565 (7.5%)$124,985
Total101,130 (100.0%)$70,688

Household Income in Mobile County

Household Income Brackets in Mobile County

With 27,931 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mobile County, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 7,980 households (5.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mobile County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010,8536.8%
$10,000 to $14,9999,4175.9%
$15,000 to $24,99916,59910.4%
$25,000 to $34,99914,5249.1%
$35,000 to $49,99922,02513.8%
$50,000 to $74,99927,93117.5%
$75,000 to $99,99918,51411.6%
$100,000 to $149,99922,34514.0%
$150,000 to $199,9999,5766.0%
$200,000+7,9805.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mobile County

The median household income in Mobile County is $55,352, with the highest median household income of $65,902 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 57,315 households (35.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,583, with 6,523 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mobile County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,523 (4.1%)$25,583
25 to 44 Years52,332 (32.8%)$58,718
45 to 64 Years57,315 (35.9%)$65,902
65+ Years43,435 (27.2%)$45,743
Total159,605 (100.0%)$55,352

Poverty in Mobile County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mobile County

With 15.2% poverty level for males and 19.8% for females among the residents of Mobile County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,089 males (30.2%) and 3,934 females (31.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mobile County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,089 (30.2%)3,934 (31.4%)
5 Years546 (28.8%)465 (18.6%)
6 to 11 Years3,696 (23.3%)4,317 (26.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,004 (23.0%)1,469 (19.5%)
15 Years608 (19.5%)564 (22.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,165 (22.4%)1,316 (24.2%)
18 to 24 Years3,245 (18.6%)4,756 (27.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,591 (13.3%)6,708 (22.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,690 (11.4%)4,529 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,738 (11.7%)3,718 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,017 (11.9%)4,794 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,392 (7.3%)2,576 (11.7%)
75 Years and over795 (7.6%)2,631 (16.5%)
Total29,576 (15.2%)41,777 (19.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mobile County

According to the poverty statistics in Mobile County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.7% of males and 88.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mobile County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,430 (69.8%)8,610 (68.6%)
5 Years1,348 (71.2%)2,039 (81.4%)
6 to 11 Years12,198 (76.7%)11,882 (73.4%)
12 to 14 Years6,696 (77.0%)6,057 (80.5%)
15 Years2,508 (80.5%)1,958 (77.6%)
16 and 17 Years4,041 (77.6%)4,115 (75.8%)
18 to 24 Years14,229 (81.4%)12,480 (72.4%)
25 to 34 Years23,329 (86.7%)22,884 (77.3%)
35 to 44 Years20,962 (88.6%)21,749 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years20,602 (88.3%)21,687 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years22,430 (88.1%)23,510 (83.1%)
65 to 74 Years17,744 (92.7%)19,351 (88.2%)
75 Years and over9,662 (92.4%)13,345 (83.5%)
Total165,179 (84.8%)169,667 (80.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mobile County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mobile County show that 4.7% or 3,216 of the total 68,525 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 19.5%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 1,179 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mobile County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children39,729 (97.1%)1,179 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children20,416 (93.5%)1,423 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children4,900 (89.9%)550 (10.1%)
5 or more Children264 (80.5%)64 (19.5%)
Total65,309 (95.3%)3,216 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mobile County

According to the poverty data in Mobile County, 17.1% or 1,252 single-father households and 32.8% or 8,275 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (50.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 236 households (73.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mobile County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children424 (12.1%)1,318 (13.9%)
1 or 2 Children654 (20.4%)4,871 (38.8%)
3 or 4 Children122 (22.9%)1,850 (63.9%)
5 or more Children52 (50.5%)236 (73.1%)
Total1,252 (17.1%)8,275 (32.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mobile County

The poverty data for Mobile County shows that 3,216 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 9,527 of the single-parent households (29.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (19.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 288 household (67.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mobile County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,179 (2.9%)1,742 (13.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,423 (6.5%)5,525 (35.1%)
3 or 4 Children550 (10.1%)1,972 (57.5%)
5 or more Children64 (19.5%)288 (67.6%)
Total3,216 (4.7%)9,527 (29.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Mobile County

Employment by Class of Employer in Mobile County

Among the 173,909 employed individuals in Mobile County, private company employees (120,291 | 69.2%), local government employees (12,356 | 7.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (12,213 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mobile County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees120,29169.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,7623.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,3545.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,2137.0%
Local Government Employees12,3567.1%
State Government Employees8,7815.1%
Federal Government Employees4,9792.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1730.1%
Total173,909100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mobile County

According to the labor force statistics for Mobile County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (328,379), 57.4% or 188,490 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 11,121 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 79.4% or 40,010 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.6% or 1,006 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mobile County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,889 (32.4%)1,006 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Years18,610 (68.3%)1,507 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years22,734 (78.4%)2,069 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years22,010 (78.1%)1,343 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years40,010 (79.4%)2,081 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years36,459 (74.4%)1,568 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years17,069 (63.5%)700 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years13,515 (49.4%)473 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,348 (22.5%)327 (3.5%)
75 Years and over1,733 (6.3%)28 (1.6%)
Total188,490 (57.4%)11,121 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mobile County

According to labor force statistics for Mobile County, 72.0% of individuals (151,785) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (210,812) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 8,196 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.0% or 44,895 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.7% or 1,909 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mobile County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12,159 (51.3%)3,721 (15.7%)
High School Diploma47,065 (67.1%)3,928 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree47,668 (73.6%)3,368 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44,895 (86.0%)1,357 (2.6%)
Total151,785 (72.0%)11,384 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mobile County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mobile County are Community & Social Service (17,323 | 9.8%), Management (16,409 | 9.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (12,030 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (10,840 | 6.1%), and Health Technologists (7,945 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mobile County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mobile County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (66.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (80.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.7%), and Health Technologists (77.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mobile County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,980 (54.7%)7,429 (45.3%)
Business & Financial3,341 (44.8%)4,113 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,523 (73.2%)2,024 (26.8%)
Computers & Mathematics2,049 (66.6%)1,027 (33.4%)
Architecture & Engineering2,753 (86.0%)449 (14.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science721 (56.8%)548 (43.2%)
Community & Social Service 5,069 (29.3%)12,254 (70.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1,179 (40.1%)1,763 (59.9%)
Legal Services & Support622 (43.0%)825 (57.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,160 (19.9%)8,680 (80.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,108 (52.9%)986 (47.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,441 (20.3%)9,589 (79.7%)
Health Technologists1,777 (22.4%)6,168 (77.6%)
Total (Category)25,354 (41.7%)35,409 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)90,633 (51.4%)85,656 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mobile County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,900 | 5.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,517 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (5,518 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (4,544 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (4,124 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Mobile County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mobile County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.2%), Security & Protection (79.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.2%), Personal Care & Service (84.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mobile County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support487 (8.8%)5,031 (91.2%)
Security & Protection3,272 (79.3%)852 (20.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,730 (77.7%)496 (22.3%)
Law Enforcement1,542 (81.2%)356 (18.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,892 (39.3%)6,008 (60.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,392 (52.0%)3,125 (47.9%)
Personal Care & Service710 (15.6%)3,834 (84.4%)
Total (Category)11,753 (38.4%)18,850 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)90,633 (51.4%)85,656 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mobile County are Office & Administration (18,979 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (17,722 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mobile County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mobile County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,355 (47.1%)9,367 (52.9%)
Office & Administration3,418 (18.0%)15,561 (82.0%)
Total (Category)11,773 (32.1%)24,928 (67.9%)
Total (Overall)90,633 (51.4%)85,656 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mobile County are Construction & Extraction (10,899 | 6.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7,412 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (607 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mobile County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mobile County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry586 (96.5%)21 (3.5%)
Construction & Extraction10,165 (93.3%)734 (6.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7,132 (96.2%)280 (3.8%)
Total (Category)17,883 (94.5%)1,035 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)90,633 (51.4%)85,656 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mobile County are Production (12,893 | 7.3%), Material Moving (8,363 | 4.7%), and Transportation (8,048 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mobile County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mobile County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10,509 (81.5%)2,384 (18.5%)
Transportation6,769 (84.1%)1,279 (15.9%)
Material Moving6,592 (78.8%)1,771 (21.2%)
Total (Category)23,870 (81.5%)5,434 (18.5%)
Total (Overall)90,633 (51.4%)85,656 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mobile County

Employment Industries in Mobile County

The major employment industries in Mobile County include Health Care & Social Assistance (24,595 | 14.0%), Manufacturing (21,992 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (19,744 | 11.2%), Educational Services (16,060 | 9.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (13,715 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Mobile County

Employment Industries by Sex in Mobile County

The Mobile County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.2%), Construction (87.5%), and Utilities (78.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.9%), Educational Services (74.8%), and Finance & Insurance (65.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mobile County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting706 (66.2%)360 (33.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction856 (91.2%)83 (8.8%)
Construction11,841 (87.5%)1,700 (12.6%)
Manufacturing17,303 (78.7%)4,689 (21.3%)
Wholesale Trade3,361 (77.5%)977 (22.5%)
Retail Trade9,650 (48.9%)10,094 (51.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing7,282 (78.2%)2,027 (21.8%)
Utilities1,444 (78.8%)388 (21.2%)
Information1,854 (70.2%)786 (29.8%)
Finance & Insurance2,314 (34.2%)4,456 (65.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,966 (55.3%)1,586 (44.7%)
Professional & Scientific4,188 (48.9%)4,369 (51.1%)
Enterprise Management26 (48.1%)28 (51.8%)
Administrative & Support4,477 (53.3%)3,918 (46.7%)
Educational Services4,052 (25.2%)12,008 (74.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,705 (19.1%)19,890 (80.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation865 (36.7%)1,491 (63.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,402 (39.4%)8,313 (60.6%)
Public Administration4,194 (59.8%)2,816 (40.2%)
Total90,633 (51.4%)85,656 (48.6%)

Education in Mobile County

School Enrollment in Mobile County

The most common levels of schooling among the 95,944 students in Mobile County are high school (21,603 | 22.5%), middle school (21,254 | 22.2%), and elementary school (20,326 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Mobile County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,6225.9%
Kindergarten5,3455.6%
Elementary School20,32621.2%
Middle School21,25422.2%
High School21,60322.5%
College / Undergraduate18,07418.8%
Graduate / Professional3,7203.9%
Total95,944100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mobile County

Out of a total of 95,944 students who are enrolled in schools in Mobile County, 18,517 (19.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 77,427 (80.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,789 (38.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19,838 (83.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mobile County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,907 (61.9%)1,789 (38.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old19,838 (83.6%)3,881 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22,031 (81.3%)5,073 (18.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12,529 (81.2%)2,904 (18.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,978 (82.7%)1,251 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,976 (81.2%)1,843 (18.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,381 (82.0%)744 (18.0%)
35 Years and over2,789 (73.0%)1,030 (27.0%)
Total77,427 (80.7%)18,517 (19.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mobile County

Business (16,313 | 22.7%), education (11,497 | 16.0%), science & technology (8,514 | 11.8%), arts & humanities (5,138 | 7.1%), and engineering (4,924 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 71,842 individuals in Mobile County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mobile County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,2773.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,1625.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,8642.6%
Psychology2,8053.9%
Social Sciences3,7725.2%
Engineering4,9246.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies2580.4%
Science & Technology8,51411.8%
Business16,31322.7%
Education11,49716.0%
Literature & Languages2,0732.9%
Liberal Arts & History3,6505.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1,9542.7%
Communications2,6413.7%
Arts & Humanities5,1387.1%
Total71,842100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mobile County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mobile County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mobile County are males with 2 vehicles (37,986, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (32,597, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mobile County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,780 (2.0%)1,773 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle15,805 (17.5%)19,547 (23.6%)
2 Vehicles37,986 (42.2%)32,597 (39.4%)
3 Vehicles21,817 (24.2%)18,542 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles8,513 (9.5%)6,553 (7.9%)
5 or more Vehicles4,208 (4.7%)3,738 (4.5%)
Total90,109 (100.0%)82,750 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mobile County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mobile County are 20 to 24 minutes (30,238 commuters, 18.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (30,121 commuters, 18.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (27,967 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Mobile County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,7421.7%
5 to 9 Minutes11,0256.8%
10 to 14 Minutes17,07110.5%
15 to 19 Minutes30,12118.5%
20 to 24 Minutes30,23818.6%
25 to 29 Minutes11,9367.3%
30 to 34 Minutes27,96717.2%
35 to 39 Minutes4,8313.0%
40 to 44 Minutes5,0593.1%
45 to 59 Minutes11,8977.3%
60 to 89 Minutes6,6124.1%
90 or more Minutes3,4212.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Mobile County

The most common commute times in Mobile County are 30 to 34 minutes (16,271 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (15,003 commuters, 19.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mobile County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,552 (1.8%)1,190 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,910 (5.8%)6,115 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,835 (8.0%)10,236 (13.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes15,135 (17.7%)14,986 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,235 (17.8%)15,003 (19.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,039 (7.1%)5,897 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes16,271 (19.0%)11,696 (15.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,623 (3.1%)2,208 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,880 (3.4%)2,179 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,318 (8.6%)4,579 (5.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,143 (4.9%)2,469 (3.2%)
90 or more Minutes2,511 (2.9%)910 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mobile County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mobile County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,831, 13.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,023, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mobile County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9,299 (10.9%)3,181 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7,202 (8.4%)2,537 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8,269 (9.7%)3,032 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,398 (12.2%)7,393 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,713 (11.4%)10,842 (14.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11,831 (13.9%)13,023 (16.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,605 (8.9%)10,922 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,659 (5.4%)6,647 (8.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,559 (3.0%)3,636 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,818 (3.3%)3,951 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,216 (1.4%)1,784 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM942 (1.1%)718 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,650 (5.4%)5,414 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,291 (5.0%)4,388 (5.7%)
Total85,452 (100.0%)77,468 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mobile County

Occupancy by Ownership in Mobile County

Of the total 159,605 dwellings in Mobile County, owner-occupied units account for 101,334 (63.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 58,271 (36.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mobile County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units101,33463.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units58,27136.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units159,605100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mobile County

Occupancy by Household Size in Mobile County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household51,54532.3%
2-Person Household51,83932.5%
3-Person Household25,48516.0%
4+ Person Household30,73619.3%
Total Housing Units159,605100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mobile County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mobile County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household26,021 (50.5%)25,524 (49.5%)
2-Person Household37,760 (72.8%)14,079 (27.2%)
3-Person Household16,851 (66.1%)8,634 (33.9%)
4+ Person Household20,702 (67.3%)10,034 (32.7%)
Total Housing Units101,334 (63.5%)58,271 (36.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mobile County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mobile County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8,222 (52.2%)7,517 (47.8%)
High School Diploma29,695 (59.3%)20,355 (40.7%)
College/Associate Degree31,620 (60.8%)20,395 (39.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31,797 (76.1%)10,004 (23.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mobile County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mobile County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years32,52620.4%
35 to 44 Years26,32916.5%
45 to 54 Years26,03316.3%
55 to 64 Years31,28219.6%
65 to 74 Years25,15815.8%
75 to 84 Years13,8008.6%
85 Years and Over4,4772.8%
Total159,605100.0%

Housing Finances in Mobile County

Median Income by Occupancy in Mobile County

Median Income by Occupancy in Mobile County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied101,334 (63.5%)$71,464
Renter-Occupied58,271 (36.5%)$33,247
Average159,605 (100.0%)$55,352

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mobile County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mobile County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,203 (2.2%)4,594 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,303 (1.3%)2,695 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,189 (3.2%)6,267 (10.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,874 (3.8%)4,678 (8.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,251 (3.2%)4,755 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,131 (7.0%)7,396 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,070 (12.9%)8,891 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,012 (18.8%)8,864 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,111 (13.9%)4,370 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,072 (17.8%)4,269 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more16,118 (15.9%)1,492 (2.6%)
Total101,334 (100.0%)58,271 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mobile County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mobile County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009,665 (9.5%)1,759 (3.0%)
$300 to $49917,979 (17.7%)4,419 (7.6%)
$500 to $79915,779 (15.6%)9,939 (17.1%)
$800 to $9999,319 (9.2%)11,773 (20.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49925,688 (25.4%)20,723 (35.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,969 (12.8%)3,391 (5.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,841 (4.8%)340 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,600 (2.6%)148 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more2,494 (2.5%)242 (0.4%)
Total101,334 (100.0%)58,271 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mobile County

Housing Structures in Mobile County

Housing Structures in Mobile County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached118,46274.2%
Single Unit, Attached1,8011.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,8411.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,3172.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,4184.6%
10 or more Apartments15,7669.9%
Mobile Home / Other11,0006.9%
Total159,605100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mobile County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mobile County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached92,947 (78.5%)25,515 (21.5%)
Single Unit, Attached833 (46.3%)968 (53.7%)
2 Unit Apartments79 (4.3%)1,762 (95.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments218 (6.6%)3,099 (93.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments109 (1.5%)7,309 (98.5%)
10 or more Apartments147 (0.9%)15,619 (99.1%)
Mobile Home / Other7,001 (63.6%)3,999 (36.3%)
Total101,334 (63.5%)58,271 (36.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mobile County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mobile County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room206 (0.2%)1,869 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,114 (1.1%)9,899 (17.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms22,841 (22.5%)29,024 (49.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms45,515 (44.9%)14,049 (24.1%)
8 or more Rooms31,658 (31.2%)3,430 (5.9%)
Total101,334 (100.0%)58,271 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mobile County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mobile County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas40,859 (40.3%)13,741 (23.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,613 (1.6%)673 (1.1%)
Electricity57,769 (57.0%)43,260 (74.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene96 (0.1%)34 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)58 (0.1%)
All other Fuels570 (0.6%)94 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used427 (0.4%)411 (0.7%)
Total101,334 (100.0%)58,271 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mobile County

Household Vehicle Usage in Mobile County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,503 (2.5%)8,270 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle25,198 (24.9%)29,084 (49.9%)
2 Vehicles42,803 (42.2%)14,991 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles30,830 (30.4%)5,926 (10.2%)
Total101,334 (100.0%)58,271 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mobile County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mobile County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units41,30960,025
Median Property Value$135,900$179,900
Median Household Income$54,500$11,969
Monthly Housing Costs$424$2,410
Real Estate Taxes$678$6,935

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mobile County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mobile County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006,846 (16.6%)2,239 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9998,833 (21.4%)7,233 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99920,534 (49.7%)38,965 (64.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,155 (7.6%)8,544 (14.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,037 (2.5%)1,934 (3.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999519 (1.3%)675 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more385 (0.9%)435 (0.7%)
Total41,309 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mobile County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mobile County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,262 (5.5%)1,234 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,581 (15.9%)1,244 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,997 (9.7%)3,733 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,221 (15.1%)3,134 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,359 (20.2%)6,849 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,735 (11.5%)10,653 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,005 (12.1%)9,376 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more4,149 (10.0%)13,067 (21.8%)
Total41,309 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mobile County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mobile County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17,298 (41.9%)85,536 (142.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,741 (18.7%)27,039 (45.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,144 (10.0%)14,560 (24.3%)
4.0x or more11,461 (27.7%)7,248 (12.1%)
Total41,309 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mobile County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mobile County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80017,226 (41.7%)321 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4997,701 (18.6%)22,481 (37.4%)
$800 to $1,4994,459 (10.8%)17,994 (30.0%)
Total41,309 (100.0%)60,025 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mobile County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mobile County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mobile County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years30,461 (98.4%)504 (1.6%)
6 to 18 Years68,136 (96.1%)2,732 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years29,447 (78.9%)7,891 (21.1%)
26 to 34 Years39,518 (78.0%)11,140 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years40,282 (81.4%)9,199 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years40,509 (83.3%)8,148 (16.8%)
55 to 64 Years47,531 (88.4%)6,207 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years40,826 (99.4%)237 (0.6%)
75 Years and older26,423 (100.0%)10 (0.0%)
Total363,133 (88.7%)46,068 (11.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mobile County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mobile County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born30,461 (98.4%)504 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen68,136 (96.1%)2,732 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen29,447 (78.9%)7,891 (21.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mobile County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mobile County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00057,807 (82.1%)12,643 (17.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99969,171 (85.9%)11,399 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99964,496 (87.8%)8,992 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99948,777 (90.3%)5,207 (9.7%)
$100,000 and over119,269 (94.2%)7,390 (5.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mobile County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mobile County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 618,114 (58.5%)13,124 (42.4%)
6 to 18 Years34,783 (49.1%)36,104 (50.9%)
19 to 25 Years4,898 (13.1%)25,627 (68.6%)
25 to 34 Years7,653 (15.1%)33,273 (65.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,479 (13.1%)35,255 (71.3%)
45 to 54 Years8,239 (16.9%)34,464 (70.8%)
55 to 64 Years14,413 (26.8%)36,763 (68.4%)
65 to 74 Years39,199 (95.5%)21,472 (52.3%)
75 Years and over26,280 (99.4%)13,949 (52.8%)
Total160,058 (39.1%)250,031 (61.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mobile County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mobile County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years150 (1.1%)37 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,856 (5.3%)1,329 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,997 (6.6%)2,947 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years10,689 (14.9%)12,253 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,063 (31.7%)5,536 (25.3%)
75 Years and over5,228 (50.0%)7,451 (46.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mobile County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mobile County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90 (0.7%)11 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years61 (0.2%)197 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years302 (0.7%)498 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,536 (3.5%)2,124 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,692 (14.1%)1,085 (5.0%)
75 Years and over3,061 (29.3%)2,327 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mobile County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60 (0.4%)26 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years268 (0.8%)181 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years404 (0.9%)756 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,883 (2.6%)2,362 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years873 (4.6%)878 (4.0%)
75 Years and over953 (9.1%)1,397 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mobile County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,475 (4.2%)1,090 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,999 (4.4%)1,748 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,491 (4.9%)4,414 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,440 (7.5%)1,415 (6.5%)
75 Years and over1,458 (13.9%)2,295 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mobile County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years180 (0.5%)291 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years685 (1.5%)745 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years5,689 (7.9%)6,938 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,475 (18.2%)4,070 (18.6%)
75 Years and over3,181 (30.4%)5,012 (31.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mobile County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years250 (0.7%)260 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years422 (0.9%)223 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,884 (2.6%)1,863 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years998 (5.2%)1,132 (5.2%)
75 Years and over1,126 (10.8%)2,329 (14.6%)

Technology Access in Mobile County

Computing Device Access in Mobile County

Computing Device Access in Mobile County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop108,18767.8%
Smartphone138,48986.8%
Tablet81,11550.8%
No Computing Device12,5937.9%
Total159,605100.0%

Internet Access in Mobile County

Internet Access in Mobile County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3,2742.1%
Broadband Home94,18459.0%
Cellular Data Only28,14617.6%
Satellite Internet14,0208.8%
No Internet26,59516.7%
Total159,605100.0%

Mobile County Summary

Mobile County is located in the southwestern corner of the state of Alabama, and is the second most populous county in the state. It is bordered by Baldwin County to the east, Washington County to the north, and Clarke County to the west. The county seat is Mobile, which is also the largest city in the county. The county is part of the Mobile metropolitan area, which is the second largest metropolitan area in the state.

History

Mobile County was established in 1812, and is named after the city of Mobile, which was founded by French colonists in 1702. The area was originally part of the French colony of Louisiana, and was ceded to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The county was originally part of the Mississippi Territory, and was later part of the Alabama Territory before becoming part of the state of Alabama in 1819.
During the Civil War, Mobile County was a major port for the Confederate States of America, and was the site of several battles. After the war, the county was occupied by Union forces until 1868.

Geography

Mobile County covers an area of 1,644 square miles, and is located in the southwestern corner of the state. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The Mobile-Tensaw River Delta is located in the northern part of the county, and is the largest river delta in the United States. The county is also home to several large lakes, including Big Creek Lake, Lake Purdy, and Lake Forest.
The climate of Mobile County is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 56 inches.

Economy

The economy of Mobile County is largely based on manufacturing, with the largest employers being the shipbuilding and aerospace industries. The county is also home to several large military installations, including the Brookley Aeroplex and the Mobile Army Airfield.
The county is also home to several large universities, including the University of South Alabama, Spring Hill College, and the University of Mobile. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with the city of Mobile being a popular destination for visitors.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Mobile County had a population of 412,992. The racial makeup of the county was 57.3% White, 37.2% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $21,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mobile County?
Total Population of Mobile County is 413,878.
What is the Total Male Population of Mobile County?
Total Male Population of Mobile County is 198,642.
What is the Total Female Population of Mobile County?
Total Female Population of Mobile County is 215,236.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mobile County?
There are 92.29 Males per 100 Females in Mobile County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mobile County?
There are 108.35 Females per 100 Males in Mobile County.
What is the Median Population Age in Mobile County?
Median Population Age in Mobile County is 38.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mobile County
Average Family Size in Mobile County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mobile County
Average Household Size in Mobile County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mobile County?
Per Capita income in Mobile County is $30,482.
What is the Median Family Income in Mobile County?
Median Family Income in Mobile County is $70,688.
What is the Median Household income in Mobile County?
Median Household Income in Mobile County is $55,352.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mobile County?
Income or Wage Gap in Mobile County is 36.8%.
Women in Mobile County earn 63.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Mobile County?
Family Income Deficit in Mobile County is $11,465.
Families that are below poverty line in Mobile County earn $11,465 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mobile County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mobile County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mobile County?
There are 188,490 People in the Labor Forcein in Mobile County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mobile County?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Mobile County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mobile County?
Unemployment Rate in Mobile County is 5.9%.