Tuscaloosa County, AL

County

Cities in Tuscaloosa County

Neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa County

Neighborhood

Tuscaloosa, AL

Riverside Circle / Sherwood

Carolwood Estates / Graceland Acres

Yolande / Cloester Valley

Million Dollar Lake Estates / Rickey

Stokes / Taylorwood Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Tuscaloosa

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Households with Children

29.2%

School Enrollment K-12

24,594

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 32.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.6%
Seniors (65+): 13.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.5%
High School / GED: 27.9%
Some College or Associate's: 31.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 10.0%
Couples & Adults: 31.1%
Living Alone: 39.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 30.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 57.1%
Puerto Rican: 11.1%
Cuban: 5.9%
Dominican: 2.0%
Central American: 14.7%
South American: 3.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 59.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.6%
Caribbean: 0.3%
Other Black: 39.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.5%
Spanish: 3.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.6%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 16.6%
Not Enrolled: 66.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources