Tuscaloosa, AL Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Tuscaloosa had a population of 97,963 as of July 1, 2020. Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa is located at latitude 33.2098 and longitude -87.5692 in Tuscaloosa County. The formal boundaries for the City of Tuscaloosa encompass a land area of 61.47 sq. miles and a water area of 10.22 sq. miles. Tuscaloosa County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 226 feet.

The City of Tuscaloosa (GNIS ID: 2405614) 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 Tuscaloosa is located within Tuscaloosa Division of Tuscaloosa County.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Tuscaloosa: Black Warrior Town, Druid City, Louiseville, Matildaville, Shelbyville, Shelleyville, Shelltown, Shellytown, Tuskalloosa, Tuskaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, AL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION
Total Population	97,963 (100%)
Population in Households	88,226 (90.1%)
Population in Families	55,803 (57.0%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	9,737 ( 9.9%)
Population Density	1,584
Diversity Index²	60


INCOME
Median Household Income	$42,561
Average Household Income	$67,587
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	18%
Per Capita Income	$27,390
Wealth Index⁵	68

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	45,472 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	15,700 (34.5%)
Renter Occupied HU	23,670 (52.1%)
Vacant Housing Units	6,102 (13.4%)
Median Home Value	$184,257
Average Home Value	$249,169
Housing Affordability Index³	145

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	39,370
Average Household Size	2.24
Family Households	18,770
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.

Tuscaloosa, AL - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Tuscaloosa to the other 586 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alabama by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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	2010-2020	2020-2025
Population	0.7%	0.75%
Households	0.76%	0.83%
Families	0.53%	0.56%
Median Household Income		0.93%
Per Capita Income		1.61%
Owner Occupied HU		0.68%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 5	99th
Population Density	# 14	98th
Median Household Income	# 284	52nd
Housing Affordability Index	# 62	11th
Per Capita Income	# 145	75th
Diversity Index	# 35	94th

Tuscaloosa, AL Profile: Facts & Data

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Tuscaloosa, AL Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

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