Mobile, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Mobile | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 209,165 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1092.3 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.61% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.7 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 86,732 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Mobile declined by 2.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 209,359 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mobile has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Mobile | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,928 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.79% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mobile is about 15% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Mobile | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $202,854 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,036 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.6% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Mobile is about 16.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,036 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mobile spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 176 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mobile | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.1 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.2 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,452 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,071 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,433 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Mobile is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Mobile has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Mobile | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Mobile has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Mobile | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.8% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.4% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mobile, Alabama.
What is the population of Mobile, Alabama?
The population of Mobile, Alabama is 209,165, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Mobile, Alabama?
The population density of Mobile, Alabama is 1092.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Mobile, Alabama?
The median household income in Mobile, Alabama is $52,928, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Mobile, Alabama?
The median home price in Mobile, Alabama is $202,854, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Mobile, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Mobile, Alabama is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.