Demographics & People — Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 107,699 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~119,200 |
| Median Age | 27.2 |
| Total Households | 40,193 |
| Family Households | 20,294 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53,464 |
| Black or African American | 46,068 |
| Asian | 2,845 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,623 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 52,076 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 25,067 |
| English | 7,950 |
| German | 6,075 |
| Irish | 6,072 |
| American | 5,268 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,418 |
| Scottish | 2,383 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,931 |
| European | 1,882 |
Language
| English Only | 95,808 |
| Spanish | 3,060 |
| Population 5+ | 102,137 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,979 |
| Population 18+ | 87,154 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tuscaloosa, Alabama.