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Alabama state is located in United States of America. Alabama state is home to 1.51 percent of US population. There are 67 counties, 219 places in Alabama state.
4,850,771 people call Alabama state home, with a typical age of 38.7. On average, Alabama state residents are 0.9 years older than the average age of 37.8 years in United States of America. 47.9% of Alabama state population is comprised of males, while the remaining 52.1% is made up of females.
Regular high school diploma (25.4%) is the most frequent level of education among Alabama state residents. Alabama state residents have an average salary of $75,000 to $99,999 (11.1%).
More detailed demographics information about Alabama state, as well as a list of nearby locations, may be found further down this page.

Alabama Demographics

What is the population of Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Total
4,850,771
321,004,407
According to the results of the census conducted in the United States in 2017, the population of Alabama state is 4,850,771. This equates to 1.51 percent of the total 321,004,407 citizens of the United States of America country.
The data list for total population is as follows:
  • Total - 4,850,771 (1.5% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the gender statistics of Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Male
47.9%
48.8%
Female
52.1%
51.2%
Alabama state has a total of 1,886,515 (47.9%) male and 2,054,847 (52.1%) female citizens as per 2017 US Census data.

In comparison, the proportions of male and female citizens in the United States of America country are 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent, respectively.
Data used in the data for gender statistics chart is as following:
  • Male - 1,886,515 (47.9% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • Female - 2,054,847 (52.1% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the median incomes in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Less than $10k
9.2%
6.7%
$10k - $25k
18.9%
14.6%
$25k - $40k
15.9%
14%
$40k - $60k
16.9%
16.2%
$60k - $100k
20.6%
22.3%
$100k - $125k
7.2%
8.6%
$125k - $150k
4.1%
5.4%
$150k - $200k
3.9%
5.8%
More than $200k
3.3%
6.3%
According to the findings of the US Census taken in 2017, the most common household income levels in Alabama state are as follows: $60k - $100k (20.6%), $10k - $25k (18.9%), and $40k - $60k (16.9%).

In contrast, the household income ranges that are most prevalent in United States of America country are as follows: $60k - $100k (22.3%), $40k - $60k (16.2%), and $10k - $25k (14.6%).
The data list for income is as follows:
  • Total - 1,856,695 (100% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • Less than $10k - 170,650 (9.2% of Alabama, 2.1% of US)
  • $10k - $25k - 350,367 (18.9% of Alabama, 2% of US)
  • $25k - $40k - 294,952 (15.9% of Alabama, 1.8% of US)
  • $40k - $60k - 314,549 (16.9% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • $60k - $100k - 383,025 (20.6% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
  • $100k - $125k - 133,618 (7.2% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • $125k - $150k - 76,939 (4.1% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
  • $150k - $200k - 71,748 (3.9% of Alabama, 1% of US)
  • More than $200k - 60,847 (3.3% of Alabama, 0.8% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the median age statistics in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Total
38.7
37.8
Male
37.2
36.5
Female
40.1
39.1
The average age of a man in Alabama state is 37.2 years old, while the average age of a woman is 40.1 years old, according to the information provided by the US Census in 2017.

In the United States of America country, the average male age is 36.5 years old, while the average female age is 39.1 years old.
Below is the data for median age statistics:
  • Total - 38.7
  • Male - 37.2
  • Female - 40.1
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the detailed age group statistics in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Less than 18 yrs
22.7%
22.9%
18 - 24 years
9.7%
9.7%
25 - 34 years
12.9%
13.7%
35 - 49 years
18.8%
19.2%
50 - 64 years
20.1%
19.6%
65 - 84 years
14%
13%
More than 85 yrs
1.7%
1.9%
Data from the 2017 US Census show that the three largest age groups in the Alabama state are less than 18 yrs (22.7%), 50 - 64 years (20.1%), and 35 - 49 years (18.8%).

In contrast, the most prominent age categories in United States of America country are: less than 18 yrs (22.9%), 50 - 64 years (19.6%), and 35 - 49 years (19.2%).
The data list for age groups is as follows:
  • Total - 4,850,771 (100% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • Less than 18 yrs - 1,102,682 (22.7% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 18 - 24 years - 471,452 (9.7% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 25 - 34 years - 628,088 (12.9% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
  • 35 - 49 years - 913,015 (18.8% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 50 - 64 years - 973,502 (20.1% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 65 - 84 years - 679,063 (14% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • More than 85 yrs - 82,969 (1.7% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the marital status of Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Married
50.2%
50.2%
Never Married
30.4%
33.1%
Divorced
12.3%
10.9%
Widowed
7.1%
5.8%
According to the information provided by the United States Census taken in 2017, the two marital statuses that are the most prevalent in the city of Alabama state are now married (50.2%) and never married (30.4%).

Among the United States of America country population, the two largest marriage statuses are married (50.2%) and never married (33.1%).
Data used in the data for marital status statistics chart is as following:
  • Total - 3,941,362 (100% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • Married - 1,979,275 (50.2% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • Never Married - 1,197,758 (30.4% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
  • Divorced - 483,872 (12.3% of Alabama, 1.7% of US)
  • Widowed - 280,457 (7.1% of Alabama, 1.8% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the level of education in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
No Schooling
1.3%
1.4%
Unifinished High-school
13.4%
11.2%
High-school Diploma
25.4%
23.3%
GED or alt. creds
5.5%
4%
Unfinished College
21.7%
20.8%
Associate's degree
8.2%
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
19.1%
Master's degree
6.6%
8.4%
Professional School degree
1.5%
2%
Doctorate degree
1%
1.4%
According to 2017 US census data, the most common education levels in Alabama state are high-school diploma (25.4 percent), unfinished college (21.7 percent) and bachelor's degree (15.4 percent).

In contrast, the household education levels with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America country are high-school diploma (23.3%), unfinished college (20.8%), and bachelor's degree (19.1%).
The data list for education is as follows:
  • No Schooling - 41,118 (1.3% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • Unifinished High-school - 439,941 (13.4% of Alabama, 1.8% of US)
  • High-school Diploma - 831,994 (25.4% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • GED or alt. creds - 180,557 (5.5% of Alabama, 2.1% of US)
  • Unfinished College - 712,204 (21.7% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • Associate's degree - 267,245 (8.2% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • Bachelor's degree - 503,930 (15.4% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
  • Master's degree - 216,001 (6.6% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
  • Professional School degree - 49,452 (1.5% of Alabama, 1.1% of US)
  • Doctorate degree - 34,195 (1% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the languages spoken in households of Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
English only
94.9%
78.7%
Spanish
3.2%
13.2%
Other Indo-European
0.8%
3.6%
Asian and Pacific
0.9%
3.5%
Other Languages
0.3%
1%
According to 2017 US census data, the most common languages in Alabama state are only english (94.9%), spanish (3.2%) and asian and pacific islands (0.9%).

The top three spoken languages in United States of America country are english only (78.7%), spanish (13.2%), and other indo-european (3.6%).
Below is the data for languages spoken statistics:
  • Total - 4,558,608 (100% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • English only - 4,324,223 (94.9% of Alabama, 1.8% of US)
  • Spanish - 146,478 (3.2% of Alabama, 0.4% of US)
  • Other Indo-European - 34,781 (0.8% of Alabama, 0.3% of US)
  • Asian and Pacific Islands - 40,045 (0.9% of Alabama, 0.4% of US)
  • Other Languages - 13,081 (0.3% of Alabama, 0.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What is the ethnic diversity in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
White
68.4%
73%
African American
26.5%
12.7%
American Indian
0.5%
0.8%
Asian
1.3%
5.4%
Hawaiian & Pacific
0%
0.2%
Two+ ethnicities
1.8%
3.1%
Other
1.4%
4.8%
2017 US Census statistics show that white make up the largest share of the population in the Alabama state, followed by african american (26.5) and two or more ethnicities (1.8).

In comparison United States of America country most dominant ethnic diversity groups are: white (73%), african american (12.7%) and asian (5.4%).
Below is the data for ethnic diversity statistics:
  • Total - 4,850,771 (100% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • White - 3,317,702 (68.4% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
  • African American - 1,287,167 (26.5% of Alabama, 3.2% of US)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native - 25,098 (0.5% of Alabama, 1% of US)
  • Asian - 62,815 (1.3% of Alabama, 0.4% of US)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander - 2,213 (0% of Alabama, 0.4% of US)
  • Two or more ethnicities - 88,834 (1.8% of Alabama, 0.9% of US)
  • Other - 66,942 (1.4% of Alabama, 0.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the household type statistics in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Family Households
66.5%
65.9%
Non-family Households
33.5%
34.1%
In Alabama state, families make up 66.5% of all households, while those without children make up just 33.5%, according to statistics from the 2017 United States Census.

In United States of America country, where the family unit is more common (65.9%), just 34.1% of households are made up of individuals living alone.
Below is the data for household types statistics:
  • Total - 1,856,695 (100% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • Family households, Married-couple family - 879,924 (47.4% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • Family households, Other family - 353,939 (19.1% of Alabama, 1.7% of US)
  • Family households, Other family, Male householder no wife present - 79,578 (4.3% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
  • Family households, Other family, Female householder no husband present - 274,361 (14.8% of Alabama, 1.8% of US)
  • Nonfamily households, Householder living alone - 543,128 (29.3% of Alabama, 1.7% of US)
  • Nonfamily households, Householder not living alone - 79,704 (4.3% of Alabama, 1% of US)
  • Family Households - 1,233,863 (66.5% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • Non-family Households - 622,832 (33.5% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the most common employment industries in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Agriculture
1.1%
1.3%
Construction
6.4%
6.4%
Manufacturing
14.2%
10.3%
Wholesale
2.5%
2.7%
Retail
12%
11.4%
Utilities
1.5%
0.8%
Information
1.6%
2.1%
Finance & Insurance
4.1%
4.6%
Real Estate
1.5%
1.9%
Sci & Tech Services
5.5%
6.9%
Company Management
0%
0.1%
Administrative Services
3.8%
4.3%
Educational Services
9.1%
9.3%
Health Care
13.4%
13.8%
Arts & Entertainment
1.3%
2.2%
Accommodation & Food Services
7.1%
7.5%
Public Administration
5.5%
4.7%
Other Services
5.1%
4.9%
Manufacturing (14.2%), health care and social assistance (13.4%), retail trade (12%) and educational services (9.1%) account for the combined majority of employment in the Alabama state, according to 2017 US census data.

In contrast, the employment industries with the greatest proportion of the population in United States of America country are health care & social assistance (13.8%), retail (11.4%), and manufacturing (10.3%).
The data list for employment industries is as follows:
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting - 22,857 (1.1% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
  • Construction - 131,822 (6.4% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
  • Manufacturing - 291,616 (14.2% of Alabama, 1.9% of US)
  • Wholesale - 51,415 (2.5% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • Retail - 246,556 (12% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
  • Utilities - 30,284 (1.5% of Alabama, 2.4% of US)
  • Information - 33,292 (1.6% of Alabama, 1% of US)
  • Finance & Insurance - 83,686 (4.1% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
  • Real Estate - 31,474 (1.5% of Alabama, 1.1% of US)
  • Scientific & Technical Services - 112,787 (5.5% of Alabama, 1.1% of US)
  • Company Management - 985 (0% of Alabama, 0.7% of US)
  • Administrative & Waste Management Services - 79,020 (3.8% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
  • Educational Services - 186,744 (9.1% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • Health Care & Social Assistance - 275,792 (13.4% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - 26,520 (1.3% of Alabama, 0.8% of US)
  • Accommodation & Food Services - 145,928 (7.1% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • Public Administration - 113,269 (5.5% of Alabama, 1.6% of US)
  • Other Services - 105,209 (5.1% of Alabama, 1.4% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the most common means of transportation in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Car, Truck or Van
97.4%
89.9%
Public Transportation
0.4%
5.4%
Walk
1.2%
2.9%
Motorcycle or Bicycle
1%
1.9%
According to 2017 US Census statistics, the most common form of transportation to work in Alabama state is: car truck or van (13.8%).

Among the United States of America country population, the three largest form of transportation to work categories is car, truck or van (89.9%).
Below is the data for means of transportation statistics:
  • Car, Truck or Van - 1,916,975 (97.4% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • Public Transportation - 7,433 (0.4% of Alabama, 0.1% of US)
  • Walk - 22,659 (1.2% of Alabama, 0.6% of US)
  • Taxicab, Motorcycle, Bicycle or Other - 20,531 (1% of Alabama, 0.8% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

What are the commute time statistics in Alabama?

  • Alabama
  • US
Less than 10 mins
12.2%
12.7%
10-15 mins
14.3%
13.6%
15-20 mins
16.9%
15.3%
20-25 mins
15.7%
14.6%
25-30 mins
6.8%
6.4%
30-35 mins
14.8%
13.7%
35-45 mins
5.7%
6.8%
45-50 mins
7.5%
8.1%
60 or more mins
6.1%
8.9%
According to statistics from the 2017 US Census, the most common travel times to work for residents of Alabama state vary from 15-20 minutes to 20-25 minutes and 30-35 minutes.

In comparison United States of America country most dominant travel time to work ranges are: 15-20 minutes, 20-25 minutes and 30-35 minutes.
The data list for time of commute is as follows:
  • Less than 10 mins - 239,078 (12.2% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • 10-15 mins - 280,886 (14.3% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 15-20 mins - 333,065 (16.9% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 20-25 mins - 309,003 (15.7% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 25-30 mins - 133,661 (6.8% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 30-35 mins - 292,122 (14.8% of Alabama, 1.5% of US)
  • 35-45 mins - 112,383 (5.7% of Alabama, 1.2% of US)
  • 45-50 mins - 148,225 (7.5% of Alabama, 1.3% of US)
  • 60 or more mins - 119,175 (6.1% of Alabama, 0.9% of US)
Based on 2017 US Census ACS5 program datasets and official geo properties. For more information: https://www.census.gov.

Alabama Education

Colleges in Alabama

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Universities in Alabama

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Alabama Locations