State rank#5 of 67
Smallest county237,552 residentsJefferson County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 01125
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population237,552
Household income$66,231
Unemployment3.1%
Life expectancy74.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Tuscaloosa County has 237,552 residents and ranks #5 by population among Alabama county equivalents. Median household income is $66,231. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Alabama
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Tuscaloosa County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Tuscaloosa County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $248,700 median home value and $1,037/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,231, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Tuscaloosa County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 32.1% and life expectancy is 74.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 8.8%, rank #4 of 67 available Alabama counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.1%, rank #7 of 67 available Alabama counties.
- Life expectancy: 74.5 years, rank #9 of 67 available Alabama counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $248,700, rank #62 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,037/mo, rank #57 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1%, rank #22 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Alabama
Rank and range use only counties in Alabama with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$66,231
$66,231; above the state county median of $54,563.
State rank #11 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$248,700
$248,700; above the state county median of $156,600.
State rank #62 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,037/mo
$1,037/mo; above the state county median of $776/mo.
State rank #57 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.1%
3.1%; below the state county median of 3.3%.
State rank #22 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.1%
32.1%; above the state county median of 17.2%.
State rank #7 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
74.5 years
74.5 years; above the state county median of 72.2 years.
State rank #9 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
21.3%
21.3%; below the state county median of 23.6%.
State rank #15 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.8%
8.8%; below the state county median of 11.3%.
State rank #4 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,587 residents
1 per 1,587 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,467 residents.
State rank #12 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 592 residents
1 per 592 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,548 residents.
State rank #9 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Tuscaloosa County FAQ
Is Tuscaloosa County a good place to live?
Tuscaloosa County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 32.1% and life expectancy is 74.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Tuscaloosa County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $248,700 median home value and $1,037/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,231, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Tuscaloosa County?
Tuscaloosa County has 237,552 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Tuscaloosa County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 01125; the parent state FIPS is 01.
What is the median household income in Tuscaloosa County?
The ACS median household income is $66,231.
How much does housing cost in Tuscaloosa County?
Housing benchmarks are $248,700 median home value and $1,037/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,231, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Tuscaloosa County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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