Alabama
5.2 million people live in Alabama. Its population grew 3.3% since 2020, the 19th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $67,663 a year, 20% below the national median, and the median home is worth $246,500, 34% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 5.2 million
- 24th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $67,663
- 20% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $246,500
- 34% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 14.7%
- 2.9 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$67,663 per year
20% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 6th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$38,486 per year
18% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 7th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
14.7%
2.9 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 8th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
26.0 min one way
5% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 24th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$246,500
34% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 8th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,121 per month
28% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 11th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
70.9%
5.6 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 12th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
5,193,088
1.5% of the U.S. total. 24th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+3.3%
0.2 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 19th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
21.5%
0.4 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 20th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
19.4%
0.5 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 23rd highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
4.6%
10.1 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 6th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Alabama, at 62.5%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 62.5% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 25.4% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 1.7% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.0% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 6.5% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
6.3 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 9th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
10.4%
0.2 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 18th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.