Tuscaloosa, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
99,390
Unemployment
6.7%
Poverty
24.0%
Median Home
$178,900
Median Income
$45,268
Median Rent
$844
Tuscaloosa SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Tuscaloosa, AL Crime Report
4,929
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,843.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
95.57%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tuscaloosa / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,929 | 4,843.6 | 3,185.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 514 | 505.1 | 510.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 5 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 140 | 137.6 | 80.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 322 | 316.4 | 381.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,415 | 4,338.5 | 2,674.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 753 | 739.9 | 531.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,347 | 3,289.0 | 1,886.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 315 | 309.5 | 256.5 | 219.9 |
Tuscaloosa, AL Cost Of Living
91
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 | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 99,390 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 98,881 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 97,373 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 96,352 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 94,865 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 93,325 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 92,461 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 90,766 | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 89,035 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 87,663 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tuscaloosa
| Race | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.1% | 65.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 43.9% | 26.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Tuscaloosa
| Gender | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tuscaloosa for adults over 25
| Education | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Tuscaloosa, Alabama
| Income | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.7% | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
