We used Saturday Night Science to analyze Alabama’s most recent Census data to determine the divorce rate for each city in Alabama based on the percentage of currently divorced residents.
The city with the highest divorce rate in Alabama is Attalla, with 16.0% of people over 15 years of age being divorced, per the most recent census data. The city with the lowest divorce rate in Alabama is Mountain Brook.
Alabama is 8.0% divorced overall. There are some 325,553 people living in Alabama over fifteen years of age who are divorced. You can compare that to the 28,339,199 Americans who are currently divorced.
Isn’t the divorce rate in America close to 50%? Yes indeed. But we’re measuring something else; we are looking at counts and percentages of people over 15 years old who are currently divorced. That 50% statistic is for the percentage of people who have ever been divorced.
So now that we have you biting your nails, rethinking your worldview, and pulling out your hair, let’s look at the places in Alabama with the highest rates of divorcees.
16.0% divorced · #2 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Located in
Etowah County, Alabama
Attalla is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,048.
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16.0% divorced · #2 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Located in
Randolph County, Alabama
Roanoke is a city in Randolph County, which is in the Piedmont region of eastern Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 6,074, down from 6,563 in 2000.
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16.0% divorced · #2 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Located in
Colbert County, Alabama
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15.0% divorced · #4 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Located in
Jefferson County, Alabama
Fultondale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States and a northern suburb of Birmingham. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 8,380.
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14.0% divorced · #6 highest divorce rate in Alabama
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14.0% divorced · #6 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Located in
Dallas County, Alabama
Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, in the Black Belt region of south central Alabama and extending to the west. Located on the banks of the Alabama River, the city has a population of 20,756 as of the 2010 census.
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14.0% divorced · #6 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Located in
Jefferson County, Alabama
Tarrant is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, southeast of Fultondale. At the 2010 census the population was 6,397. It is home to the ABC Coke plant owned by the Drummond Company, “the largest single producer of foundry coke in the U.S.”.
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13.0% divorced · #10 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Rainbow City is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1950. The population was 9,602 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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13.0% divorced · #10 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Alexander City, known to locals as “Alex City”, is a city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States, with a population of some 14,875. It is known for Lake Martin with its 750 miles of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres of water. Lake Martin stands on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, and camping. Many neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on the lake.
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13.0% divorced · #10 highest divorce rate in Alabama
Located in
Jefferson County, Alabama
Fairfield is a city in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area and is located southeast of Pleasant Grove. The population was 11,117 at the 2010 census.
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Saturday Night Science
How We Determined The Places In Alabama That Get Un-Hitched The Most
We used Saturday Night Science to look at the U.S. Census Bureau on divorce rates. Because who likes tracking misery more than the U.S. government?
Specifically, we looked at the 2020-2024 American Community Survey table S1201 — Marital Status. Pretty straightforward on that front — we just had to extract the following column of data:
Today, the analysis focuses on the 105 places in Alabama with a population of over 5,000.
- Population 15 Years and Over -> Divorced
We ranked each place by the percentage of divorcees over 15 years of age from highest to lowest. We crowned the divorce capital of Alabama the place with the highest incidence of divorcees, Attalla.
And if you’re trying to avoid divorce, check out Mountain Brook, the city with the lowest divorce rate in Alabama. We updated this article for 2026 and this list is our eleventh time ranking the cities in Alabama with the highest divorce rates.
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Cities With The Highest Divorce Rates In Alabama
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| Rank | City | Population | Divorcees | Divorce Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Attalla | 5,775 | 739 | 16.0% |
| 2 | Roanoke | 5,336 | 683 | 16.0% |
| 2 | Sheffield | 9,340 | 1,196 | 16.0% |
| 4 | Fultondale | 9,384 | 1,126 | 15.0% |
| 6 | Midfield | 5,045 | 565 | 14.0% |
| 6 | Selma | 17,057 | 1,910 | 14.0% |
| 6 | Tarrant | 5,925 | 664 | 14.0% |
| 9 | Rainbow City | 10,284 | 1,070 | 13.0% |
| 9 | Alexander City | 14,606 | 1,519 | 13.0% |
| 9 | Fairfield | 9,728 | 1,012 | 13.0% |
| 9 | Semmes | 5,626 | 585 | 13.0% |
| 15 | Gadsden | 33,374 | 3,204 | 12.0% |
| 15 | Fort Payne | 14,927 | 1,433 | 12.0% |
| 15 | Talladega | 14,760 | 1,417 | 12.0% |
| 15 | Greenville | 7,163 | 688 | 12.0% |
| 15 | Wetumpka | 7,437 | 714 | 12.0% |
| 15 | Muscle Shoals | 16,951 | 1,627 | 12.0% |
| 15 | Prichard | 18,961 | 1,820 | 12.0% |
| 22 | Scottsboro | 15,712 | 1,383 | 11.0% |
| 22 | Bessemer | 25,400 | 2,235 | 11.0% |
| 22 | Atmore | 8,334 | 733 | 11.0% |
| 22 | Andalusia | 8,766 | 771 | 11.0% |
| 22 | Opp | 6,709 | 590 | 11.0% |
| 22 | Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | 831 | 11.0% |
| 22 | Bay Minette | 8,295 | 730 | 11.0% |
| 22 | Glencoe | 5,353 | 471 | 11.0% |
| 30 | Brewton | 5,186 | 415 | 10.0% |
| 30 | Cullman | 19,319 | 1,546 | 10.0% |
| 30 | Center Point | 15,914 | 1,273 | 10.0% |
| 30 | Guntersville | 8,916 | 713 | 10.0% |
| 30 | Birmingham | 198,173 | 15,854 | 10.0% |
| 30 | Clanton | 8,958 | 717 | 10.0% |
| 30 | Albertville | 22,813 | 1,825 | 10.0% |
| 41 | Pinson | 7,832 | 564 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Moody | 13,488 | 971 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Arab | 8,679 | 625 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Mobile | 203,416 | 14,646 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Montgomery | 197,494 | 14,220 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Decatur | 57,361 | 4,130 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Hueytown | 16,414 | 1,182 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Chickasaw | 6,332 | 456 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Sylacauga | 12,309 | 886 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Athens | 29,002 | 2,088 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Jasper | 14,442 | 1,040 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Hamilton | 6,922 | 498 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Opelika | 32,820 | 2,363 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Valley | 10,277 | 740 | 9.0% |
| 41 | Tallassee | 5,134 | 370 | 9.0% |
| 55 | Anniston | 21,271 | 1,361 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Demopolis | 6,908 | 442 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Lanett | 6,814 | 436 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Florence | 41,701 | 2,669 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Pell City | 13,587 | 870 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Dothan | 71,514 | 4,577 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Eufaula | 12,584 | 805 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Millbrook | 17,189 | 1,100 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Boaz | 10,814 | 692 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Gardendale | 16,534 | 1,058 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Oneonta | 6,971 | 446 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Oxford | 22,063 | 1,412 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Tuscumbia | 9,115 | 583 | 8.0% |
| 55 | Satsuma | 6,822 | 437 | 8.0% |
| 69 | Clay | 10,273 | 575 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Saraland | 16,404 | 919 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Russellville | 10,799 | 605 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Prattville | 39,482 | 2,211 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Northport | 31,218 | 1,748 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Rainsville | 5,702 | 319 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Ozark | 14,327 | 802 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Monroeville | 5,802 | 325 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Leeds | 12,028 | 674 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Irondale | 13,464 | 754 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Tuskegee | 8,938 | 501 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Orange Beach | 8,407 | 471 | 7.0% |
| 69 | Pelham | 24,827 | 1,390 | 7.0% |
| 79 | Hartselle | 15,847 | 761 | 6.0% |
| 79 | Headland | 5,217 | 250 | 6.0% |
| 79 | Tuscaloosa | 111,038 | 5,330 | 6.0% |
| 79 | Lincoln | 7,305 | 351 | 6.0% |
| 79 | Daphne | 29,453 | 1,414 | 6.0% |
| 79 | Gulf Shores | 16,401 | 787 | 6.0% |
| 79 | Springville | 5,081 | 244 | 6.0% |
| 79 | Phenix City | 38,499 | 1,848 | 6.0% |
| 89 | Enterprise | 29,505 | 1,180 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Trussville | 26,673 | 1,067 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Jacksonville | 14,437 | 577 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Troy | 17,716 | 709 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Huntsville | 222,791 | 8,912 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Alabaster | 33,917 | 1,357 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Southside | 9,483 | 379 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Hoover | 92,642 | 3,706 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Foley | 24,026 | 961 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Calera | 17,714 | 709 | 5.0% |
| 89 | Helena | 21,769 | 871 | 5.0% |
| 96 | Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | 1,236 | 4.0% |
| 96 | Robertsdale | 7,194 | 230 | 4.0% |
| 96 | Chelsea | 16,260 | 520 | 4.0% |
| 96 | Homewood | 27,829 | 891 | 4.0% |
| 100 | Smiths Station | 5,496 | 132 | 3.0% |
| 100 | Montevallo | 7,556 | 181 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 105 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Getting Some Closure In Alabama After Untying The Knot
We now have a sense of what places in the Heart of Dixie don’t pay much attention to the whole “’til death do we part” phrase.
The cities with the highest divorce rate in Alabama are Attalla, Roanoke, Sheffield, Fultondale, Midfield, Selma, Tarrant, Rainbow City, Alexander City, and Fairfield.
Try to keep in mind that the reason cities rank where they do in Alabama could be because of the age, education, and income distribution, as all of those things impact the rate of divorce.
