Tuscaloosa, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
100,633
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
23.2%
Median Home
$190,100
Median Income
$44,507
Median Rent
$858
Tuscaloosa SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Tuscaloosa, AL Cost Of Living
94
Tuscaloosa's Overall Cost Of Living
Tuscaloosa's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Tuscaloosa in Alabama
Map Of Tuscaloosa, AL
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Population over time in Tuscaloosa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 100,633 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 98,881 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 97,373 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 96,352 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 94,865 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 93,325 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 92,461 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 90,766 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 89,035 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 87,663 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tuscaloosa
| Race | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 65.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 43.9% | 26.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 4.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Tuscaloosa
| Gender | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tuscaloosa for adults over 25
| Education | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Tuscaloosa, Alabama
| Income | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.5% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
