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Tuscaloosa Population

Tuscaloosa is a city in Alabama, State of United States, Tuscaloosa population in 2023 is estimated to be 101,524, covers city area of 72.02 sq mi (186.52 sq km), ranks fifth largest city in California State, three-hundred-twenty-seventh city in the United States. Tuscaloosa population as per 2020 census is 99,600 compared to 2010 population of 90,468 with the increase number of 9,132 people and growth of 10.1 percent. Incorporated on December 13, 1819, City is named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people, served capital city from 1826 to 1846. Its home of the University of Alabama, Stillman College and Shelton State Community College.

Below is the Tuscaloosa population by year:
YearPopulationChange %
201090,550
201191,4290.97
201292,8071.51
201394,3781.69
201496,1471.87
201597,9881.91
201698,9901.02
2017100,1181.14
2018101,1130.99
2019100,002-1.10
202099,600-0.40
2021 *100,6081.012
2022 *101,3150.71
2023 *101,5240.21
Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated


Tuscaloosa Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Tuscaloosa population is 101,133, out of these 49,893 are male, 51,240 are female, The sex ratio of Tuscaloosa is 97. The median age of the Tuscaloosa population is 31.0, Tuscaloosa population by age are, under 18 years is 16,067, 16 years and over is 86,556, 18 years and over is 85,066, 21 years and over is 69,612, 65 years and over is 17,310. 49.3% are male, 50.7% are female, Population of Tuscaloosa by age percent-wise is, 15.9% are under 18 years old, 85.6% are 16 years and over, 84.1% are 18 years and over, 68.8% are 21 years and over, 13.6% are 65 years and over. There are total 50,870 housing units, The voting population of Tuscaloosa are 83,057, out of these 39,065 are male voters, 43,992 are female voters, 47.0% are male, 53.0% are female. Tuscaloosa population in 2022 is estimated to be 101,315, and in 2021 is estimated to be 100,608.

Age GroupPopulationPercent
0 -53,3483.3%
5 - 95,1075.0%
10 - 145,3545.3%
15 - 1913,66813.5%
20 - 2412,68812.5%
25 - 3414,24714.1%
35 - 4410,43310.3%
45 - 5411,49711.4%
55 - 595,3165.3%
60 - 645,7295.7%
65 - 747,6997.6%
75 - 844,7684.7%
85 and over1,2791.3%
Source: 2019 US population by age estimates


Tuscaloosa Population by Race

According to 2019 population of Tuscaloosa by race are:

White Population

White population in Tuscaloosa, Alabama are 50,849, percentage wise 50.3 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Tuscaloosa, Alabama are 46,061, percentage wise 45.5 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Tuscaloosa, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in Tuscaloosa are 2,808, percentage wise 2.8 percent are asians.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Tuscaloosa, Alabama are 2,943. Percentage wise 2.9 percent are hispanics.

Population by Race101,133Percent
White50,84950.3%
Black or African American46,06145.5%
Asian Population2,8082.8%
Hispanic or Latino2,9432.9%
Source: US Census population estimates(2019)


Nativity by Place of Birth

According to 2019 estimates, Tuscaloosa native population is 97,003, out of these 68,635 born in the Alabama state and 27,994 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 4,130, out of these 1,623 are Naturalized US citizen, 86 are in Europe, 936 in Asia, 472 in Latin America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Tuscaloosa are 2,507, out of these 65 are from Europe, 1,175 are from Asia, 1,133 are from Latin America and 134 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of BirthPopulation
Native97,003
Born in state of residence68,635
Born in other state in the United States27,994
Northeast3,132
Midwest5,587
South16,884
West2,391
Born outside the United States374
Puerto Rico91
U.S. Island Areas0
Born abroad of American parent(s)283
Foreign born
Born outside of United States4,130
Naturalized U.S. citizen1,623
Europe86
Asia936
Africa0
Oceania129
Latin America472
Northern America0
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen2,507
Europe65
Asia1,175
Africa0
Oceania0
Latin America1,133
Northern America134
Source: US Census 2019 estimates


Tuscaloosa Housing

According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Tuscaloosa, Alabama are 50,870, Occupied housing units are 36,779, Rental vacancy rate is 6. Percentage of occupancy is 72, 33.63% of houses are owner occupied and 38.67% of houses are renter occupied in Tuscaloosa. There are 48.75 percent of one-unit detached, 2.02 percent of one-units attached, 3.13 percent of two-unit houses, 5.43 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.74 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 30.05 percent are available with one vehicle, 23.76 percent are available with two vehicles, 12.98 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 5.52 percent are no vehicles available.

HousingUnits
Total housing units50,870
Occupied housing units36,779
Occupied housing units percent72
Rental vacancy rate6
Structure TypeUnits
1-unit, detached24,798
1-unit attached1,028
2 units1,592
3 or 4 units2,763
Mobile home378
Boat, RV, van, etc.0
Owner-occupied17,107
Renter-occupied19,672
Average household size of owner-occupied unit3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit2
Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Tuscaloosa Housing Market

The median value of housing unit in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is $200,200, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 2.04 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 2.24 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 6.92 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 5.59 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 6.98 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 5.80 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 3.75 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.30 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit valueUnits
Less than $50,0001,039
$50,000 to $99,9991,142
$100,000 to $149,9993,519
$150,000 to $199,9992,844
$200,000 to $299,9993,549
$300,000 to $499,9992,953
$500,000 to $999,9991,906
$1,000,000 or more155
Median (dollars)200,200
Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Tuscaloosa Housing Mortgage

According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,335, 0.40 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 5.27 percent pay between $500 to $999, 7.30 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 3.91 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 2.00 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 1.44 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 1.18 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs without mortgage is $436, 1.95 percent of homes pay less than $250, 3.35 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.34 percent pay between $400 to $599, 2.38 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.31 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.20 percent pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgageUnits
Less than $500206
$500 to $9992,681
$1,000 to $1,4993,716
$1,500 to $1,9991,987
$2,000 to $2,4991,017
$2,500 to $2,999731
$3,000 or more600
Median (dollars)1,335
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgageUnits
Less than $250992
$250 to $3991,705
$400 to $5992,206
$600 to $7991,210
$800 to $999159
$1,000 or more103
Median (dollars)436
Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Tuscaloosa Rental

Total number of Tuscaloosa rental homes or apartments are 19,672, occupied by Renter, The median value of Tuscaloosa average rental rate is $886. 14.40 percent of homes are under $500, 49.73 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 29.86 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 1.35 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 2.04 percent are above $3000.

        
RentalUnits
Less than $5002,833
$500 to $9999,783
$1,000 to $1,4994,906
$1,500 to $1,999968
$2,000 to $2,499248
$2,500 to $2,99918
$3,000 or more401
Median (dollars)886
Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates

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