Alabama is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Appalachian foothills, Gulf Coast shores, and dense pine forests. It has a population of 5,197,720, making it the 24th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Montgomery. Alabama has a manufacturing hub with strong aerospace and automotive sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alabama includes 65.36% White, 26.09% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,303,368 | 65.36% |
| Black or African American | 1,318,511 | 26.09% |
| Two or more races | 228,050 | 4.51% |
| Other race | 107,302 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 71,969 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 22,491 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,564 | 0.05% |
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Alabama's average per capita income is $45,197. Household income levels show a median of $62,027. The poverty rate stands at 15.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,632 | $123,836 |
| Families | $80,385 | $104,486 |
| Households | $62,027 | $86,225 |
| Non Families | $34,564 | $49,739 |
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Alabama’s population is distributed across several major population centers, with Jefferson County being the largest at 658,500 residents despite a 2.4% decline since 2020. Significant growth is occurring in northern Alabama, with Madison County growing by 10.3% to 430,600 residents, and Limestone County showing the highest growth rate at 17.3%. The coastal Baldwin County has also seen substantial growth at 14.7%, while the state’s third-largest county, Mobile County, has slightly declined by 0.5%. Several rural counties have experienced significant population losses, with Perry County showing the steepest decline at 12.4%, followed by Wilcox County at 9.3%.