Mobile, AL Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Mobile had a population of 196,019 as of July 1, 2021. Mobile ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Alabama. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Mobile is located at latitude 30.6944 and longitude -88.0431 in Mobile County. The formal boundaries for the City of Mobile encompass a land area of 139.16 sq. miles and a water area of 40.66 sq. miles. Mobile County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 7 feet.

The City of Mobile has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Alabama is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The City of Mobile is located within Mobile Division of Mobile County.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Mobile: La Mobila, La Mobile, Mobille, Mo-il-la, Moville.

Mobile, AL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

POPULATION
Total Population	196,019 (100%)
Population in Households	190,032 (96.9%)
Population in Families	146,831 (74.9%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	5,987 ( 3.1%)
Population Density	1,406
Diversity Index²	57


INCOME
Median Household Income	$43,362
Average Household Income	$62,852
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	14%
Per Capita Income	$25,722
Wealth Index⁵	58

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	92,513 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	41,684 (45.1%)
Renter Occupied HU	38,081 (41.2%)
Vacant Housing Units	12,748 (13.8%)
Median Home Value	$142,673
Average Home Value	$203,491
Housing Affordability Index³	182

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	79,765
Average Household Size	2.38
Family Households	47,727
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Mobile, AL - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Mobile to the other 586 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alabama by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2021	2021-2026
Population	0.04%	0.18%
Households	0.09%	0.24%
Families	-0.18%	0.07%
Median Household Income		1.74%
Per Capita Income		2.13%
Owner Occupied HU		0.53%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 4	99th
Population Density	# 23	96th
Median Household Income	# 315	46th
Housing Affordability Index	# 141	24th
Per Capita Income	# 222	62nd
Diversity Index	# 54	91st

Mobile, AL Profile: Facts & Data

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Mobile, AL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

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