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Cost of living in Tuscaloosa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tuscaloosa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tuscaloosa is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tuscaloosa is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Tuscaloosa is $228,947.
The median income in Tuscaloosa is $51,464.
Tuscaloosa's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tuscaloosa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 103 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tuscaloosa, AL Weather
The average high in Tuscaloosa is 75.0° and the average low is 51.2°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Tuscaloosa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tuscaloosa
The current population in Tuscaloosa is 111,038. The population has increased 26.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 111,038 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 107,699 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 105,797 | 6.6% |
| 2021 | 99,252 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 100,633 | 1.3% |
| 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
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Tuscaloosa is:
48.8% White with 54,240 White residents.
40.4% African American with 44,822 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 191 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 2,831 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 212 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 2,433 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 6,292 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.8% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 40.4% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tuscaloosa
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Tuscaloosa is 52.4% female with 58,207 female residents.
Tuscaloosa is 47.6% male with 52,831 male residents.
| Gender | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tuscaloosa for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Tuscaloosa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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10.1% of households in Tuscaloosa earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.7% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.0% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Tuscaloosa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tuscaloosa | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.7% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
