Mobile, AL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

430,194

0.0277% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.785% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.5%

1.23% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,010

3.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$143,600

4.66% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

181,492

0.184% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mobile, AL had a population of 430k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $51,010. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mobile, AL declined from 430,313 to 430,194, a −0.0277% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,370 to $51,010, a 3.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mobile, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.93%), and White (Hispanic) (1.2%).

None of the households in Mobile, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Mobile, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mobile, AL are University of South Alabama (3,795 degrees awarded in 2021), Bishop State Community College (618 degrees), and University of Mobile (338 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Mobile, AL was $143,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%.

Most people in Mobile, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Mobile, AL was 2 cars per household.

Mobile, AL borders Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL and Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS.

About the photo: RSA Battlehouse Building, Mobile, AL

Photo by Steve Driskell

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Mobile, AL is home to a population of 430k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.06% of Mobile, AL residents were born outside of the country (13.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (243k people) in Mobile, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 152k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Mobile, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mobile, AL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mobile, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mobile, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
243k ± 422
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
152k ± 829
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.42k ± 917

2.9%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

2.9% of the people in Mobile, AL are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mobile, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

3.06%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

3.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.1k people

As of 2021, 3.06% of Mobile, AL residents (13.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mobile, AL was 3.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mobile, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,925 ± 695
Gulf War (2001-)
5,600 ± 710
Gulf War (1990s)
4,887 ± 541

Mobile, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mobile, AL employs 181k people. The largest industries in Mobile, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,532 people), Manufacturing (22,607 people), and Retail Trade (20,511 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($84,688), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,961), and Utilities ($67,442).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

181k

2021 Value

± 3,820

0.184%

1 Year growth

± 2.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mobile, AL grew at a rate of 0.184%, from 181k employees to 181k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mobile, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,763 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18,836 people), and Management Occupations (16,856 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mobile, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

181k

2021 Value

± 3,820

0.184%

1 Year growth

± 2.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mobile, AL grew at a rate of 0.184%, from 181k employees to 181k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mobile, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,532 people), Manufacturing (22,607 people), and Retail Trade (20,511 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mobile, AL, though some of these residents may live in Mobile, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,381

Median earning men ± $1,401

$29,547

Median earning women ± $752

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($61,599), Information ($59,743), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,299).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($41,556), Public Administration ($40,797), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,150).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,794
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,697
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,884
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.42M
Manufacturing
$3M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.54M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mobile, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mobile, AL awarded 5,511 degrees. The student population of Mobile, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,581 male students and 13,583 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mobile, AL are White (3,277 and 61.2%), followed by Black or African American (1,414 and 26.4%), Unknown (179 and 3.34%), and Hispanic or Latino (160 and 2.99%).

The largest universities in Mobile, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of South Alabama (3,795 and 68.9%), Bishop State Community College (618 and 11.2%), and University of Mobile (338 and 6.13%).

The most popular majors in Mobile, AL are Registered Nursing (1,436 and 26.1%), General Business Administration & Management (193 and 3.5%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (140 and 2.54%).

The median tuition costs in Mobile, AL are $22,130 for private four year colleges, and $8,256 and $16,512 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Mobile, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,164 (32.6% men and 67.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,164 students enrolled in Mobile, AL, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,168 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
419 degrees awarded
General Psychology
134 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
128 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mobile, AL was Registered Nursing with 419 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mobile, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of South Alabama
3,795 degrees awarded
Bishop State Community College
618 degrees awarded
University of Mobile
338 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Alabama with 3,795 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,626 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mobile, AL, which is 0.419 times less than the 3,885 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,277 degrees mean that there were 2.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,414 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,695) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mobile, AL was $143,600 in 2021, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $137,200 to $143,600, a 4.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Mobile, AL is 64.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mobile, AL have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mobile, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mobile, AL is $51,010. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Mobile, AL was Shelby County, AL with a value of $82,592, followed by Madison County, AL and Limestone County, AL, with respective values of $71,153 and $70,736.

Housing

Property

$143,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,651

$105,234

Median Property Taxes

±$2,637

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mobile, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mobile, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.4%

Homeownership

2021

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.4% of the housing units in Mobile, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mobile, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mobile, AL was Shelby County, AL with a value of $82,592, followed by Madison County, AL and Limestone County, AL, with respective values of $71,153 and $70,736.

The following map shows all of the counties in Mobile, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,010

Median Household Income

± $1,047

163k

Number of Households

± 3,343

In 2021, the median household income of the 163k households in Mobile, AL grew to $51,010 from the previous year's value of $49,370.

The following chart displays the households in Mobile, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mobile, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (6.77%)
Worked At Home (5.67%)

In 2021, 85.3% of workers in Mobile, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.77%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mobile, AL have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in Mobile, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mobile, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mobile, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mobile, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mobile, AL (74.3k out of 424k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mobile, AL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Mobile, AL has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1534 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2026 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 846 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.978% decrease from the previous year (1,534 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alabama in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mobile, AL grew by 2.59% from 11.1% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mobile, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.