Alabama Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Alabama | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Alabama grew by 9.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,052,558 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Alabama has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Alabama | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Alabama is about 20% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Alabama | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Alabama is about 13.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $962 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Alabama spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Alabama | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.0 min), Escambia County (17.5 min), Marion County (18.2 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.9 min), Lowndes County (32.3 min).
The average commute time in Alabama is about the same as in US.
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
Alabama has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Alabama | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Alabama has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Alabama | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alabama.
What is the population of Alabama?
The population of Alabama is 5,021,982, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Alabama?
The population density of Alabama is 95.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Alabama?
The median household income in Alabama is $62,318, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Alabama?
The median home price in Alabama is $158,589, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Alabama is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.