Tuscaloosa County, AL

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Tuscaloosa County Overview

231,558
TOTAL POPULATION
111,807
MALE POPULATION
119,751
FEMALE POPULATION
93.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,141
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,129
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,645
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,489
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
116,694
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Tuscaloosa County Area Codes

Race in Tuscaloosa County

The most populous races in Tuscaloosa County are White / Caucasian (143,889 | 62.1%), Black / African American (74,222 | 32.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (9,261 | 4.0%).
Race in Tuscaloosa County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,8171.7%
Black / African American74,22232.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific240.0%
Hispanic or Latino9,2614.0%
Native / Alaskan3930.2%
White / Caucasian143,88962.1%
Two or more Races7,2043.1%
Some other Race2,0090.9%
Total231,558100.0%

Ancestry in Tuscaloosa County

The most populous ancestries reported in Tuscaloosa County are American (24,262 | 10.5%), English (20,010 | 8.6%), Irish (15,338 | 6.6%), German (13,481 | 5.8%), and Scottish (4,952 | 2.1%), together accounting for 33.7% of all Tuscaloosa County residents.
Ancestry in Tuscaloosa County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,6780.7%
American24,26210.5%
Arab3920.2%
Argentinean2220.1%
Australian120.0%
Austrian530.0%
Bahamian80.0%
Bangladeshi60.0%
Barbadian340.0%
Belgian370.0%
Bermudan50.0%
Bhutanese4420.2%
Blackfeet20.0%
Bolivian40.0%
Brazilian700.0%
British1,1800.5%
British West Indian200.0%
Bulgarian820.0%
Burmese3530.2%
Cajun260.0%
Canadian1680.1%
Central American1,6150.7%
Central American Indian1740.1%
Cherokee4140.2%
Chickasaw640.0%
Choctaw250.0%
Colombian770.0%
Costa Rican180.0%
Creek740.0%
Croatian250.0%
Cuban5370.2%
Czech1580.1%
Czechoslovakian70.0%
Danish1240.1%
Dominican2570.1%
Dutch1,0840.5%
Dutch West Indian210.0%
Eastern European2790.1%
Egyptian650.0%
English20,0108.6%
European3,9271.7%
Filipino470.0%
Finnish1550.1%
French3,0251.3%
French Canadian2270.1%
German13,4815.8%
Ghanaian250.0%
Greek2140.1%
Guatemalan1,1660.5%
Guyanese130.0%
Haitian320.0%
Honduran2070.1%
Hungarian2280.1%
Icelander120.0%
Indian (Asian)1,2550.5%
Indonesian90.0%
Iranian2740.1%
Irish15,3386.6%
Iroquois320.0%
Israeli90.0%
Italian3,4961.5%
Jamaican1160.1%
Kenyan980.0%
Korean5990.3%
Lebanese1520.1%
Lithuanian1490.1%
Macedonian140.0%
Malaysian80.0%
Menominee90.0%
Mexican4,8582.1%
Mexican American Indian1890.1%
Mongolian200.0%
Native Hawaiian920.0%
Nigerian940.0%
Northern European1380.1%
Norwegian6530.3%
Pakistani270.0%
Palestinian500.0%
Panamanian140.0%
Pennsylvania German250.0%
Peruvian1300.1%
Polish1,1050.5%
Portuguese2720.1%
Puerto Rican8880.4%
Romanian730.0%
Russian3700.2%
Salvadoran2100.1%
Scandinavian3120.1%
Scotch-Irish2,9961.3%
Scottish4,9522.1%
Sioux40.0%
Slovak760.0%
Slovene150.0%
South African100.0%
South American4660.2%
Spaniard990.0%
Spanish1560.1%
Spanish American300.0%
Spanish American Indian190.0%
Sri Lankan6900.3%
Subsaharan African1,9100.8%
Swedish7260.3%
Swiss3310.1%
Thai8960.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian170.0%
Turkish70.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander130.0%
Ukrainian1070.1%
Venezuelan330.0%
Vietnamese800.0%
Welsh7110.3%
West Indian760.0%
Yugoslavian400.0%
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Immigrants in Tuscaloosa County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tuscaloosa County came from Latin America (3,595 | 1.5%), Central America (3,106 | 1.3%), Asia (3,101 | 1.3%), Mexico (1,993 | 0.9%), and South Central Asia (1,230 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Tuscaloosa County residents.
Immigrants in Tuscaloosa County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan130.0%
Africa2320.1%
Argentina190.0%
Asia3,1011.3%
Australia140.0%
Bahamas220.0%
Bangladesh1190.1%
Barbados340.0%
Belgium70.0%
Bolivia40.0%
Brazil980.0%
Bulgaria110.0%
Canada2620.1%
Caribbean2720.1%
Central America3,1061.3%
China9580.4%
Colombia550.0%
Costa Rica50.0%
Cuba1310.1%
Dominican Republic50.0%
Eastern Africa530.0%
Eastern Asia1,1580.5%
Eastern Europe1470.1%
El Salvador1340.1%
England750.0%
Europe9540.4%
France180.0%
Germany4740.2%
Ghana330.0%
Guatemala9140.4%
Haiti220.0%
Honduras600.0%
India5600.2%
Iran1910.1%
Ireland130.0%
Israel90.0%
Jamaica300.0%
Japan770.0%
Jordan300.0%
Kazakhstan550.0%
Kenya370.0%
Korea1230.1%
Laos80.0%
Latin America3,5951.5%
Liberia770.0%
Malaysia70.0%
Mexico1,9930.9%
Middle Africa130.0%
Nepal1060.1%
Netherlands160.0%
Nigeria410.0%
Northern Africa100.0%
Northern Europe2140.1%
Oceania220.0%
Pakistan1610.1%
Peru340.0%
Philippines1440.1%
Poland150.0%
Portugal260.0%
Romania100.0%
Russia970.0%
Saudi Arabia620.0%
Scotland150.0%
Singapore100.0%
South America2170.1%
South Central Asia1,2300.5%
South Eastern Asia5400.2%
Southern Europe780.0%
Spain520.0%
Sri Lanka100.0%
Taiwan410.0%
Thailand120.0%
Trinidad and Tobago80.0%
Turkey70.0%
Ukraine140.0%
Venezuela70.0%
Vietnam3500.2%
Western Africa1510.1%
Western Asia1330.1%
Western Europe5150.2%
Yemen110.0%
Zimbabwe80.0%
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Sex and Age in Tuscaloosa County

Sex and Age in Tuscaloosa County

The most populous age groups in Tuscaloosa County are 20 to 24 Years (13,426 | 12.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (13,634 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,588 (5.9%)6,286 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years6,629 (5.9%)6,190 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years6,837 (6.1%)6,870 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years10,675 (9.6%)12,464 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Years13,426 (12.0%)13,634 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Years8,623 (7.7%)8,396 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years7,737 (6.9%)7,948 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years6,548 (5.9%)7,162 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years6,840 (6.1%)6,903 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years6,155 (5.5%)6,610 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years5,908 (5.3%)6,354 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years5,736 (5.1%)6,195 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years6,439 (5.8%)6,838 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years5,382 (4.8%)6,143 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years3,728 (3.3%)4,443 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years2,163 (1.9%)3,310 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years1,403 (1.3%)2,055 (1.7%)
85 Years and over990 (0.9%)1,950 (1.6%)
Total111,807 (100.0%)119,751 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tuscaloosa County

Median Family Size in Tuscaloosa County

The median family size in Tuscaloosa County is 3.22 persons per family, with single female/mother families (11,444 | 21.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,839 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tuscaloosa County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple39,247 (73.3%)3.20
Single Male/Father2,839 (5.3%)3.02
Single Female/Mother11,444 (21.4%)3.35
Total Families53,530 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Tuscaloosa County

The median household size in Tuscaloosa County is 2.58 persons per household, with single female/mother households (11,444 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.51 persons per household. non-family households (31,213 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tuscaloosa County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple39,247 (46.3%)3.22
Single Male/Father2,839 (3.4%)3.43
Single Female/Mother11,444 (13.5%)3.51
Non-family31,213 (36.8%)1.35
Total Households84,743 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tuscaloosa County

Out of a total of 84,743 households in Tuscaloosa County, 53,530 (63.2%) are family households, while 31,213 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 24,185, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 25,161.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tuscaloosa County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-25,161 (29.7%)
2-Person Households24,185 (28.5%)4,678 (5.5%)
3-Person Households12,286 (14.5%)839 (1.0%)
4-Person Households9,863 (11.6%)496 (0.6%)
5-Person Households4,823 (5.7%)39 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,685 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households688 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total53,530 (63.2%)31,213 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Tuscaloosa County

Fertility by Age in Tuscaloosa County

Average fertility rate in Tuscaloosa County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years70 (2.3%)6.0
20 to 34 years2,625 (85.5%)88.0
35 to 50 years376 (12.2%)17.0
Total3,071 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tuscaloosa County

57.3% of women with births (3,071) in Tuscaloosa County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 16.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,444 (55.0%)1,181 (45.0%)
35 to 50 years316 (84.0%)60 (16.0%)
Total1,760 (57.3%)1,311 (42.7%)

Fertility by Education in Tuscaloosa County

Average fertility rate in Tuscaloosa County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 81.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tuscaloosa County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School199 (6.5%)29.0
High School Diploma649 (21.1%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree1,067 (34.7%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree805 (26.2%)81.0
Graduate Degree351 (11.4%)55.0
Total3,071 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tuscaloosa County

42.7% of women with births in Tuscaloosa County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 61.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tuscaloosa County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School95 (47.7%)104 (52.3%)
High School Diploma292 (45.0%)357 (55.0%)
College or Associate's Degree411 (38.5%)656 (61.5%)
Bachelor's Degree610 (75.8%)195 (24.2%)
Graduate Degree351 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,760 (57.3%)1,311 (42.7%)

Income in Tuscaloosa County

Income Overview in Tuscaloosa County

Per Capita Income in Tuscaloosa County is $32,141, while median incomes of families and households are $83,129 and $61,645 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income231,558$32,141
Median Family Income53,530$83,129
Mean Family Income53,530$102,175
Median Household Income84,743$61,645
Mean Household Income84,743$82,543
Income Deficit53,530$10,489
Wage / Income Gap (%)231,55833.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)231,55866.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index231,5580.47

Earnings by Sex in Tuscaloosa County

Average Earnings in Tuscaloosa County are $33,849, $41,422 for men and $27,540 for women, a difference of 33.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male65,025 (51.3%)$41,422
Female61,836 (48.7%)$27,540
Total126,861 (100.0%)$33,849

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tuscaloosa County

The most common earnings brackets in Tuscaloosa County are $100,000+ for men (8,680 | 13.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (5,069 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tuscaloosa County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,284 (6.6%)5,069 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,707 (4.2%)4,045 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,340 (3.6%)3,431 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,098 (3.2%)3,013 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,522 (2.3%)2,549 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,519 (2.3%)2,503 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,727 (2.7%)1,998 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,452 (2.2%)1,537 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,780 (2.7%)2,012 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,962 (3.0%)2,789 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,362 (5.2%)3,867 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,136 (6.4%)4,093 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,543 (3.9%)2,947 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,250 (5.0%)2,532 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,061 (4.7%)3,171 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,879 (4.4%)2,571 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,777 (7.3%)4,657 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,863 (5.9%)2,804 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,083 (10.9%)3,046 (4.9%)
$100,000+8,680 (13.4%)3,202 (5.2%)
Total65,025 (100.0%)61,836 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tuscaloosa County

Average earnings in Tuscaloosa County are $52,537 for men and $37,276 for women, a difference of 29.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,907, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,238. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,035, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,783.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tuscaloosa County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,238$23,783
High School Diploma$42,957$28,367
College or Associate's Degree$49,944$35,757
Bachelor's Degree$74,309$46,947
Graduate Degree$82,907$57,035
Total$52,537$37,276

Family Income in Tuscaloosa County

Family Income Brackets in Tuscaloosa County

According to the Tuscaloosa County family income data, there are 11,562 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,017 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Tuscaloosa County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,5164.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0171.9%
$15,000 to $24,9993,2656.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,0515.7%
$35,000 to $49,9995,46010.2%
$50,000 to $74,9998,51115.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998,29715.5%
$100,000 to $149,99911,56221.6%
$150,000 to $199,9995,2999.9%
$200,000+4,5508.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tuscaloosa County

4-person families (8,953 | 16.7%) account for the highest median family income in Tuscaloosa County with $102,113 per family, while 2-person families (25,310 | 47.3%) have the highest median income of $37,817 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tuscaloosa County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families25,310 (47.3%)$75,634
3-Person Families12,564 (23.5%)$79,424
4-Person Families8,953 (16.7%)$102,113
5-Person Families4,500 (8.4%)$95,680
6-Person Families1,582 (3.0%)$96,417
7+ Person Families621 (1.2%)$82,917
Total53,530 (100.0%)$83,129

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tuscaloosa County

The median family income in Tuscaloosa County is $83,129, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,916) having the highest median family income of $142,889, while families with no earners (8,025) have the lowest median family income of $46,322, accounting for 9.2% and 15.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tuscaloosa County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,025 (15.0%)$46,322
1 Earner18,248 (34.1%)$56,088
2 Earners22,341 (41.7%)$106,190
3+ Earners4,916 (9.2%)$142,889
Total53,530 (100.0%)$83,129

Household Income in Tuscaloosa County

Household Income Brackets in Tuscaloosa County

With 13,983 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Tuscaloosa County, accounting for 16.5% of all households. In contrast, only 3,644 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tuscaloosa County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,1188.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993,6444.3%
$15,000 to $24,9997,4578.8%
$25,000 to $34,9997,3738.7%
$35,000 to $49,9999,91511.7%
$50,000 to $74,99913,98316.5%
$75,000 to $99,99910,50812.4%
$100,000 to $149,99913,72816.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995,9327.0%
$200,000+5,0856.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tuscaloosa County

The median household income in Tuscaloosa County is $61,645, with the highest median household income of $79,110 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,442 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,508, with 6,997 households (8.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tuscaloosa County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,997 (8.3%)$19,508
25 to 44 Years29,702 (35.0%)$67,077
45 to 64 Years28,442 (33.6%)$79,110
65+ Years19,602 (23.1%)$50,029
Total84,743 (100.0%)$61,645

Poverty in Tuscaloosa County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tuscaloosa County

With 15.2% poverty level for males and 18.1% for females among the residents of Tuscaloosa County, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,190 males (29.9%) and 6,012 females (38.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,597 (24.5%)1,619 (25.9%)
5 Years147 (13.6%)345 (24.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,870 (22.8%)1,402 (18.5%)
12 to 14 Years1,190 (29.9%)548 (14.3%)
15 Years220 (14.2%)171 (14.7%)
16 and 17 Years359 (15.6%)260 (11.2%)
18 to 24 Years4,489 (28.4%)6,012 (38.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,399 (8.7%)3,051 (18.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,116 (8.5%)1,787 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,163 (9.7%)1,031 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,266 (10.5%)1,785 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years936 (10.5%)1,418 (13.6%)
75 Years and over379 (8.6%)852 (12.4%)
Total16,131 (15.2%)20,281 (18.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tuscaloosa County

According to the poverty statistics in Tuscaloosa County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.5% of males and 92.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,908 (75.4%)4,636 (74.1%)
5 Years932 (86.4%)1,060 (75.4%)
6 to 11 Years6,319 (77.2%)6,168 (81.5%)
12 to 14 Years2,791 (70.1%)3,289 (85.7%)
15 Years1,333 (85.8%)990 (85.3%)
16 and 17 Years1,940 (84.4%)2,069 (88.8%)
18 to 24 Years11,337 (71.6%)9,821 (62.0%)
25 to 34 Years14,697 (91.3%)13,244 (81.3%)
35 to 44 Years12,083 (91.5%)12,267 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years10,869 (90.3%)11,865 (92.0%)
55 to 64 Years10,832 (89.5%)11,236 (86.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,981 (89.5%)9,026 (86.4%)
75 Years and over4,011 (91.4%)6,007 (87.6%)
Total90,033 (84.8%)91,678 (81.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tuscaloosa County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tuscaloosa County show that 5.2% or 2,058 of the total 39,247 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 48.5%, comprising of 160 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 580 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tuscaloosa County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children21,269 (95.4%)1,016 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children12,353 (95.5%)580 (4.5%)
3 or 4 Children3,397 (91.8%)302 (8.2%)
5 or more Children170 (51.5%)160 (48.5%)
Total37,189 (94.8%)2,058 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tuscaloosa County

According to the poverty data in Tuscaloosa County, 13.8% or 392 single-father households and 32.4% or 3,710 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 201 households (14.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 households (83.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tuscaloosa County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children165 (13.6%)629 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children201 (14.3%)2,135 (37.7%)
3 or 4 Children26 (12.2%)834 (67.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)112 (83.6%)
Total392 (13.8%)3,710 (32.4%)

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

The poverty data for Tuscaloosa County shows that 2,058 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 4,102 of the single-parent households (28.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 160 households (48.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 household (83.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tuscaloosa County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,016 (4.6%)794 (14.1%)
1 or 2 Children580 (4.5%)2,336 (33.0%)
3 or 4 Children302 (8.2%)860 (59.4%)
5 or more Children160 (48.5%)112 (83.6%)
Total2,058 (5.2%)4,102 (28.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Tuscaloosa County

Employment by Class of Employer in Tuscaloosa County

Among the 107,697 employed individuals in Tuscaloosa County, private company employees (71,079 | 66.0%), state government employees (10,709 | 9.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (7,838 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tuscaloosa County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees71,07966.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,4794.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,6054.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,8387.3%
Local Government Employees6,3265.9%
State Government Employees10,7099.9%
Federal Government Employees2,6322.4%
Unpaid Family Workers290.0%
Total107,697100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tuscaloosa County

According to the labor force statistics for Tuscaloosa County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (189,439), 61.6% or 116,694 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 6,418 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.1% or 13,348 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.5% or 1,515 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,045 (34.5%)1,515 (21.5%)
20 to 24 Years18,103 (66.9%)1,810 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years14,177 (83.3%)1,007 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years13,348 (85.1%)481 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years22,868 (83.3%)709 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years19,571 (78.2%)528 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years8,340 (69.9%)158 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years7,448 (56.1%)164 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,924 (25.0%)59 (1.2%)
75 Years and over795 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total116,694 (61.6%)6,418 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tuscaloosa County

According to labor force statistics for Tuscaloosa County, 77.7% of individuals (85,775) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (110,392) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 3,088 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 87.7% or 30,610 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.7% or 745 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tuscaloosa County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,439 (56.3%)1,323 (13.7%)
High School Diploma21,565 (70.2%)1,567 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree28,157 (80.2%)1,123 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30,610 (87.7%)384 (1.1%)
Total85,775 (77.7%)3,974 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tuscaloosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tuscaloosa County are Community & Social Service (13,481 | 12.3%), Management (10,125 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (9,246 | 8.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (8,341 | 7.6%), and Health Technologists (5,665 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tuscaloosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tuscaloosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.5%), Computers & Mathematics (81.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.1%), Health Technologists (77.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (75.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,792 (57.2%)4,333 (42.8%)
Business & Financial1,650 (41.2%)2,354 (58.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,102 (79.9%)1,031 (20.1%)
Computers & Mathematics1,446 (81.3%)333 (18.7%)
Architecture & Engineering2,128 (87.5%)303 (12.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science528 (57.2%)395 (42.8%)
Community & Social Service 4,972 (36.9%)8,509 (63.1%)
Education, Arts & Media427 (24.7%)1,298 (75.2%)
Legal Services & Support359 (51.6%)336 (48.3%)
Education Instruction & Library3,397 (36.7%)5,849 (63.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment789 (43.5%)1,026 (56.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,656 (19.9%)6,685 (80.1%)
Health Technologists1,254 (22.1%)4,411 (77.9%)
Total (Category)18,172 (44.2%)22,912 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)56,638 (51.5%)53,356 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tuscaloosa County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,761 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,944 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (2,527 | 2.3%), Personal Care & Service (2,469 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (2,376 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Tuscaloosa County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Tuscaloosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.8%), Security & Protection (83.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (82.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.9%), Personal Care & Service (85.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support356 (14.1%)2,171 (85.9%)
Security & Protection1,976 (83.2%)400 (16.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,046 (82.6%)220 (17.4%)
Law Enforcement930 (83.8%)180 (16.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,361 (41.0%)3,400 (59.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,344 (59.4%)1,600 (40.6%)
Personal Care & Service357 (14.5%)2,112 (85.5%)
Total (Category)7,394 (43.3%)9,683 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)56,638 (51.5%)53,356 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tuscaloosa County are Office & Administration (11,432 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (10,722 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tuscaloosa County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,674 (43.6%)6,048 (56.4%)
Office & Administration2,071 (18.1%)9,361 (81.9%)
Total (Category)6,745 (30.4%)15,409 (69.6%)
Total (Overall)56,638 (51.5%)53,356 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tuscaloosa County are Construction & Extraction (5,632 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,785 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (365 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tuscaloosa County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry338 (92.6%)27 (7.4%)
Construction & Extraction5,426 (96.3%)206 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,606 (95.3%)179 (4.7%)
Total (Category)9,370 (95.8%)412 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)56,638 (51.5%)53,356 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tuscaloosa County are Production (9,207 | 8.4%), Material Moving (6,954 | 6.3%), and Transportation (3,736 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tuscaloosa County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,773 (73.6%)2,434 (26.4%)
Transportation3,147 (84.2%)589 (15.8%)
Material Moving5,037 (72.4%)1,917 (27.6%)
Total (Category)14,957 (75.2%)4,940 (24.8%)
Total (Overall)56,638 (51.5%)53,356 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tuscaloosa County

Employment Industries in Tuscaloosa County

The major employment industries in Tuscaloosa County include Manufacturing (17,042 | 15.5%), Educational Services (15,810 | 14.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (15,590 | 14.2%), Retail Trade (12,512 | 11.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (9,009 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Tuscaloosa County

Employment Industries by Sex in Tuscaloosa County

The Tuscaloosa County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.6%), Utilities (92.3%), and Construction (90.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.2%), Enterprise Management (77.5%), and Finance & Insurance (69.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting438 (78.2%)122 (21.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction812 (96.6%)29 (3.5%)
Construction6,637 (90.6%)687 (9.4%)
Manufacturing12,767 (74.9%)4,275 (25.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,630 (74.0%)574 (26.0%)
Retail Trade5,645 (45.1%)6,867 (54.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,660 (74.9%)890 (25.1%)
Utilities972 (92.3%)81 (7.7%)
Information667 (67.4%)322 (32.6%)
Finance & Insurance808 (30.6%)1,836 (69.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing915 (45.9%)1,078 (54.1%)
Professional & Scientific2,837 (56.8%)2,154 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management16 (22.5%)55 (77.5%)
Administrative & Support2,076 (56.8%)1,577 (43.2%)
Educational Services6,211 (39.3%)9,599 (60.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,781 (17.8%)12,809 (82.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation720 (55.2%)584 (44.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,823 (42.4%)5,186 (57.6%)
Public Administration2,260 (62.5%)1,358 (37.5%)
Total56,638 (51.5%)53,356 (48.5%)

Education in Tuscaloosa County

School Enrollment in Tuscaloosa County

The most common levels of schooling among the 70,890 students in Tuscaloosa County are college / undergraduate (30,461 | 43.0%), middle school (10,830 | 15.3%), and elementary school (10,060 | 14.2%).
School Enrollment in Tuscaloosa County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,7263.8%
Kindergarten2,6233.7%
Elementary School10,06014.2%
Middle School10,83015.3%
High School9,74413.8%
College / Undergraduate30,46143.0%
Graduate / Professional4,4466.3%
Total70,890100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tuscaloosa County

Out of a total of 70,890 students who are enrolled in schools in Tuscaloosa County, 7,231 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 63,659 (89.8%) 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 620 (30.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12,921 (93.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,393 (69.2%)620 (30.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,778 (88.9%)1,349 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11,684 (89.7%)1,345 (10.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,708 (88.5%)867 (11.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12,921 (93.8%)848 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14,196 (92.4%)1,172 (7.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,327 (91.4%)405 (8.6%)
35 Years and over1,673 (73.5%)604 (26.5%)
Total63,659 (89.8%)7,231 (10.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tuscaloosa County

Business (9,516 | 20.3%), education (6,468 | 13.8%), science & technology (6,333 | 13.5%), arts & humanities (3,645 | 7.8%), and engineering (3,366 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 46,794 individuals in Tuscaloosa County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tuscaloosa County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,4483.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,9376.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1,5183.2%
Psychology2,0804.4%
Social Sciences2,2264.8%
Engineering3,3667.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies4120.9%
Science & Technology6,33313.5%
Business9,51620.3%
Education6,46813.8%
Literature & Languages1,9394.1%
Liberal Arts & History1,9224.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3752.9%
Communications1,6093.4%
Arts & Humanities3,6457.8%
Total46,794100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tuscaloosa County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tuscaloosa County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tuscaloosa County are males with 2 vehicles (22,712, accounting for 41.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (19,813, making up 45.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,247 (2.2%)923 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle9,374 (16.9%)10,705 (21.4%)
2 Vehicles22,712 (41.0%)19,813 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles13,530 (24.4%)11,129 (22.2%)
4 Vehicles5,257 (9.5%)4,673 (9.3%)
5 or more Vehicles3,271 (5.9%)2,838 (5.7%)
Total55,391 (100.0%)50,081 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tuscaloosa County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tuscaloosa County are 15 to 19 minutes (20,765 commuters, 20.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (17,659 commuters, 17.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (15,820 commuters, 15.5%).
Commute Time in Tuscaloosa County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,6961.7%
5 to 9 Minutes10,49310.3%
10 to 14 Minutes15,82015.5%
15 to 19 Minutes20,76520.4%
20 to 24 Minutes17,65917.3%
25 to 29 Minutes6,4436.3%
30 to 34 Minutes13,18813.0%
35 to 39 Minutes2,6962.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7991.8%
45 to 59 Minutes5,6455.5%
60 to 89 Minutes4,1744.1%
90 or more Minutes1,4391.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Tuscaloosa County

The most common commute times in Tuscaloosa County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,226 commuters, 21.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,539 commuters, 19.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes863 (1.6%)833 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,492 (8.4%)6,001 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,967 (14.9%)7,853 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,226 (21.0%)9,539 (19.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,990 (16.8%)8,669 (17.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,012 (5.6%)3,431 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,403 (13.9%)5,785 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,734 (3.2%)962 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,272 (2.4%)527 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,980 (5.6%)2,665 (5.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,492 (4.7%)1,682 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes1,038 (1.9%)401 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tuscaloosa County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tuscaloosa County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,231, 13.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,160, 19.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tuscaloosa County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,228 (6.0%)1,173 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,775 (5.2%)1,030 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,316 (8.1%)1,296 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,254 (9.8%)3,778 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,150 (11.5%)4,565 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,231 (13.5%)8,403 (17.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,874 (11.0%)9,160 (19.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,242 (7.9%)4,367 (9.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,578 (2.9%)2,239 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,303 (4.3%)3,142 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM688 (1.3%)1,339 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM495 (0.9%)790 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,802 (7.1%)3,886 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,533 (10.3%)3,180 (6.6%)
Total53,469 (100.0%)48,348 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tuscaloosa County

Occupancy by Ownership in Tuscaloosa County

Of the total 84,743 dwellings in Tuscaloosa County, owner-occupied units account for 52,792 (62.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 31,951 (37.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tuscaloosa County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units52,79262.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31,95137.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units84,743100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tuscaloosa County

Occupancy by Household Size in Tuscaloosa County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25,16129.7%
2-Person Household28,86334.1%
3-Person Household13,12515.5%
4+ Person Household17,59420.8%
Total Housing Units84,743100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tuscaloosa County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tuscaloosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household11,453 (45.5%)13,708 (54.5%)
2-Person Household19,364 (67.1%)9,499 (32.9%)
3-Person Household8,800 (67.0%)4,325 (33.0%)
4+ Person Household13,175 (74.9%)4,419 (25.1%)
Total Housing Units52,792 (62.3%)31,951 (37.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tuscaloosa County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tuscaloosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,478 (52.7%)3,121 (47.3%)
High School Diploma13,496 (56.8%)10,285 (43.2%)
College/Associate Degree16,583 (60.9%)10,664 (39.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,235 (70.9%)7,881 (29.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tuscaloosa County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tuscaloosa County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22,41026.4%
35 to 44 Years14,28916.9%
45 to 54 Years13,44515.9%
55 to 64 Years14,99717.7%
65 to 74 Years12,39414.6%
75 to 84 Years5,3806.4%
85 Years and Over1,8282.2%
Total84,743100.0%

Housing Finances in Tuscaloosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Tuscaloosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Tuscaloosa County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied52,792 (62.3%)$86,409
Renter-Occupied31,951 (37.7%)$33,539
Average84,743 (100.0%)$61,645

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tuscaloosa County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tuscaloosa County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,188 (2.2%)2,870 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999713 (1.3%)2,352 (7.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,024 (1.9%)2,632 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,556 (2.9%)2,459 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,501 (2.8%)1,955 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,955 (5.6%)4,431 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,303 (10.1%)4,588 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,519 (16.1%)5,475 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,216 (15.6%)2,276 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,797 (22.4%)1,957 (6.1%)
$150,000 or more10,020 (19.0%)956 (3.0%)
Total52,792 (100.0%)31,951 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tuscaloosa County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tuscaloosa County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,780 (7.2%)979 (3.1%)
$300 to $4998,454 (16.0%)2,148 (6.7%)
$500 to $7997,586 (14.4%)6,417 (20.1%)
$800 to $9994,154 (7.9%)6,330 (19.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,326 (25.2%)10,867 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,568 (16.2%)2,212 (6.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,108 (7.8%)514 (1.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,386 (2.6%)335 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more1,430 (2.7%)247 (0.8%)
Total52,792 (100.0%)31,951 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tuscaloosa County

Housing Structures in Tuscaloosa County

Housing Structures in Tuscaloosa County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached54,80264.7%
Single Unit, Attached1,2371.5%
2 Unit Apartments1,9112.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,0283.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,4746.5%
10 or more Apartments10,42612.3%
Mobile Home / Other7,8659.3%
Total84,743100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tuscaloosa County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tuscaloosa County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached46,041 (84.0%)8,761 (16.0%)
Single Unit, Attached622 (50.3%)615 (49.7%)
2 Unit Apartments46 (2.4%)1,865 (97.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments239 (7.9%)2,789 (92.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments155 (2.8%)5,319 (97.2%)
10 or more Apartments186 (1.8%)10,240 (98.2%)
Mobile Home / Other5,503 (70.0%)2,362 (30.0%)
Total52,792 (62.3%)31,951 (37.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tuscaloosa County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tuscaloosa County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room24 (0.1%)738 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms629 (1.2%)7,835 (24.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms17,048 (32.3%)16,586 (51.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms20,487 (38.8%)5,604 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms14,604 (27.7%)1,188 (3.7%)
Total52,792 (100.0%)31,951 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tuscaloosa County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tuscaloosa County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas18,450 (34.9%)4,847 (15.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,401 (2.6%)569 (1.8%)
Electricity32,508 (61.6%)26,339 (82.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene30 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)5 (0.0%)
All other Fuels334 (0.6%)97 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used69 (0.1%)94 (0.3%)
Total52,792 (100.0%)31,951 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tuscaloosa County

Household Vehicle Usage in Tuscaloosa County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle696 (1.3%)4,125 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle12,028 (22.8%)16,512 (51.7%)
2 Vehicles22,645 (42.9%)8,243 (25.8%)
3 or more Vehicles17,423 (33.0%)3,071 (9.6%)
Total52,792 (100.0%)31,951 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tuscaloosa County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tuscaloosa County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units19,12933,663
Median Property Value$201,200$228,700
Median Household Income$59,871$7,805
Monthly Housing Costs$438$1,408
Real Estate Taxes$644$4,251

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tuscaloosa County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tuscaloosa County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,560 (18.6%)1,107 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,062 (10.8%)1,631 (4.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9998,832 (46.2%)20,869 (62.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,068 (16.0%)7,050 (20.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999947 (5.0%)2,112 (6.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999451 (2.4%)615 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more209 (1.1%)279 (0.8%)
Total19,129 (100.0%)33,663 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tuscaloosa County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tuscaloosa County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,206 (6.3%)284 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,830 (14.8%)695 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,565 (8.2%)1,251 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,503 (13.1%)1,390 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,310 (17.3%)2,800 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,559 (13.4%)5,209 (15.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,941 (15.4%)5,657 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more2,215 (11.6%)8,856 (26.3%)
Total19,129 (100.0%)33,663 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tuscaloosa County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tuscaloosa County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,363 (38.5%)99,493 (295.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,197 (16.7%)13,329 (39.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,023 (10.6%)8,058 (23.9%)
4.0x or more6,260 (32.7%)4,366 (13.0%)
Total19,129 (100.0%)33,663 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tuscaloosa County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tuscaloosa County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009,050 (47.3%)164 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4993,192 (16.7%)15,426 (45.8%)
$800 to $1,4992,302 (12.0%)8,937 (26.6%)
Total19,129 (100.0%)33,663 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tuscaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tuscaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,268 (99.4%)99 (0.6%)
6 to 18 Years38,138 (97.5%)989 (2.5%)
19 to 25 Years35,593 (90.9%)3,563 (9.1%)
26 to 34 Years24,990 (88.9%)3,119 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years23,774 (87.4%)3,425 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years22,719 (91.4%)2,135 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years23,140 (92.2%)1,956 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years19,303 (99.7%)58 (0.3%)
75 Years and older11,249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total214,174 (93.3%)15,344 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tuscaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tuscaloosa County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,268 (99.4%)99 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen38,138 (97.5%)989 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35,593 (90.9%)3,563 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tuscaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tuscaloosa County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,293 (88.6%)3,895 (11.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99935,539 (89.4%)4,207 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99931,725 (93.4%)2,239 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,937 (94.6%)1,640 (5.4%)
$100,000 and over76,653 (96.2%)2,994 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tuscaloosa County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,583 (49.3%)8,285 (53.9%)
6 to 18 Years14,032 (35.9%)25,431 (65.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,211 (8.2%)33,478 (85.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,675 (13.1%)21,964 (78.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,742 (13.8%)21,307 (78.3%)
45 to 54 Years3,721 (15.0%)20,531 (82.6%)
55 to 64 Years6,208 (24.7%)19,222 (76.6%)
65 to 74 Years18,225 (94.1%)12,241 (63.2%)
75 Years and over11,058 (98.3%)6,064 (53.9%)
Total71,455 (31.1%)168,523 (73.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tuscaloosa County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tuscaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,175 (6.7%)861 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,229 (6.2%)2,810 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years5,043 (13.6%)5,895 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,659 (29.8%)2,675 (25.6%)
75 Years and over2,076 (47.3%)3,154 (46.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tuscaloosa County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tuscaloosa County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years58 (0.3%)80 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years115 (0.3%)192 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,501 (4.0%)739 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,148 (12.9%)495 (4.7%)
75 Years and over1,208 (27.5%)1,056 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tuscaloosa County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years226 (1.3%)122 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years476 (1.3%)779 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years676 (1.8%)1,010 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years339 (3.8%)464 (4.4%)
75 Years and over158 (3.6%)440 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tuscaloosa County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years969 (5.6%)658 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,488 (4.1%)1,691 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,865 (5.0%)2,305 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years397 (4.4%)535 (5.1%)
75 Years and over502 (11.4%)885 (12.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tuscaloosa County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years151 (0.9%)37 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years338 (0.9%)476 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,218 (6.0%)3,894 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,602 (18.0%)2,060 (19.7%)
75 Years and over1,233 (28.1%)2,387 (34.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tuscaloosa County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years150 (0.9%)53 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years196 (0.5%)152 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years745 (2.0%)1,493 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years361 (4.1%)430 (4.1%)
75 Years and over450 (10.2%)926 (13.5%)

Technology Access in Tuscaloosa County

Computing Device Access in Tuscaloosa County

Computing Device Access in Tuscaloosa County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop62,39173.6%
Smartphone75,15688.7%
Tablet48,85057.6%
No Computing Device6,0257.1%
Total84,743100.0%

Internet Access in Tuscaloosa County

Internet Access in Tuscaloosa County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1480.2%
Broadband Home58,71869.3%
Cellular Data Only10,81212.8%
Satellite Internet7,0738.4%
No Internet11,61613.7%
Total84,743100.0%

Tuscaloosa County Summary

Tuscaloosa County is located in the west-central part of the state of Alabama, in the United States. It is bordered by the counties of Fayette, Walker, Jefferson, Bibb, Hale, and Pickens. The county seat is Tuscaloosa, which is also the state’s fifth-largest city. The county has a total area of 1,351 square miles, of which 1,340 square miles is land and 11 square miles is water.

History

Tuscaloosa County was established on February 6, 1818, from lands ceded by the Choctaw Nation. It was named for the Choctaw chief Tuskaloosa, who was killed in the Battle of Burnt Corn in 1813. The county was originally part of the Mississippi Territory, and later became part of the Alabama Territory in 1817.
Tuscaloosa County was the site of several battles during the Civil War, including the Battle of Tuscaloosa in April 1865. The county was also the site of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which ran from 1932 to 1972.

Geography

Tuscaloosa County is located in the west-central part of the state of Alabama. It is bordered by the counties of Fayette, Walker, Jefferson, Bibb, Hale, and Pickens. The county has a total area of 1,351 square miles, of which 1,340 square miles is land and 11 square miles is water.
The county is located in the Black Warrior River watershed, and is home to several rivers and creeks, including the Black Warrior, Mulberry, and Sipsey rivers. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Tuscaloosa, Lake Lurleen, and Lake Nicol.
The terrain of the county is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the northern and eastern parts of the county. The highest point in the county is Mount Tuscaloosa, which has an elevation of 1,067 feet.

Economy

Tuscaloosa County’s economy is largely based on manufacturing, with the automotive industry being the largest employer. Other major employers include the University of Alabama, the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant, and the Honda Manufacturing of Alabama plant.
The county is also home to several large retail centers, including the Midtown Village shopping center, the University Mall, and the Tuscaloosa Galleria.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Tuscaloosa County had a population of 194,656. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 28.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,824, and the median income for a family was $51,817. The per capita income for the county was $21,845. About 17.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tuscaloosa County?
Total Population of Tuscaloosa County is 231,558.
What is the Total Male Population of Tuscaloosa County?
Total Male Population of Tuscaloosa County is 111,807.
What is the Total Female Population of Tuscaloosa County?
Total Female Population of Tuscaloosa County is 119,751.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tuscaloosa County?
There are 93.37 Males per 100 Females in Tuscaloosa County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tuscaloosa County?
There are 107.11 Females per 100 Males in Tuscaloosa County.
What is the Median Population Age in Tuscaloosa County?
Median Population Age in Tuscaloosa County is 32.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tuscaloosa County
Average Family Size in Tuscaloosa County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tuscaloosa County
Average Household Size in Tuscaloosa County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tuscaloosa County?
Per Capita income in Tuscaloosa County is $32,141.
What is the Median Family Income in Tuscaloosa County?
Median Family Income in Tuscaloosa County is $83,129.
What is the Median Household income in Tuscaloosa County?
Median Household Income in Tuscaloosa County is $61,645.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tuscaloosa County?
Income or Wage Gap in Tuscaloosa County is 33.5%.
Women in Tuscaloosa County earn 66.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Tuscaloosa County?
Family Income Deficit in Tuscaloosa County is $10,489.
Families that are below poverty line in Tuscaloosa County earn $10,489 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tuscaloosa County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tuscaloosa County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tuscaloosa County?
There are 116,694 People in the Labor Forcein in Tuscaloosa County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tuscaloosa County?
61.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Tuscaloosa County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tuscaloosa County?
Unemployment Rate in Tuscaloosa County is 5.5%.