Mobile is a city located in Mobile County Alabama. Mobile has a 2024 population of 181,253. It is also the county seat of Mobile County. Mobile is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 186,621 in 2020.
The average household income in Mobile is $71,452 with a poverty rate of 20.68%. The median age in Mobile is 37.6 years: 35.8 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
Mobile is located in Mobile County, where it serves as the county seat and is also the most populous city. When compared to the rest of the state, Mobile is the third most populous in Alabama.
The city is most known for being the only saltwater port in the state, and the Port of Mobile has contributed significantly to the city’s economy throughout its history. The city’s population at the time of the 2010 census was recorded as 195,111.
Since that last census was taken, estimates show that the population has dropped to 192,904. Median rent in the last five years has been approximately $800 per month.
Mobile’s population saw rapid growth throughout the 19th century and through the early half of the 20th century. In 1960, the population reached its peak of over 202,000 residents. This was more than double the number recorded at the time of the 1940 census. However, in 1970, the population dropped below 200,000. It rose again in 1980 before dropping again in 1990. Though 2000 saw some growth, it did not again surpass 200,000. Recent population estimates show that the population is down over 1% since the 2010 census. The city has recently attracted more businesses, including Carnival cruise line, the Airbus assembly line, and a Walmart distribution center, which city officials hope will lead to growth in both the economy and the population.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mobile was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 98,951 | 53.11% |
| White | 75,335 | 40.43% |
| Two or more races | 6,400 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 3,501 | 1.88% |
| Other race | 1,684 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 360 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.05% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 77,844 | 2.32 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 35,659 | 1.17 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Married | 25,148 | 3.06 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 13,977 | 3.7 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 3,060 | 3.26 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,384 | 8.19% |
| Associates Degree | 10,629 | 8.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,514 | 19.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,832 | 10.91% |
| High School Graduate | 38,189 | 30.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,838 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 26,382 | 20.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63,028 | 54,346 | 11,067 |
| White | 55,203 | 51,727 | 24,243 |
| 2+ Races | 3,529 | 3,253 | 1,087 |
| Hispanic | 3,461 | 2,982 | 1,064 |
| Asian | 2,532 | 2,098 | 1,224 |
| Other Race | 973 | 753 | 194 |
| Native American | 288 | 279 | 45 |
| Islander | 85 | 85 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,726 | $63,564 | $41,696 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,904 | $88,900 | $54,587 |
| High School Graduate | $32,448 | $38,036 | $26,443 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,095 | $25,888 | $19,175 |
| Overall | $39,891 | $48,746 | $32,349 |
| Some College | $34,436 | $45,373 | $28,939 |
$39,891
Average Earnings
$48,746
Average Male
$32,349
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.38% of Mobile residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96,523 | 26,833 | 27.8% |
| White | 71,219 | 8,330 | 11.7% |
| Multiple | 6,211 | 997 | 16.05% |
| Hispanic | 5,086 | 745 | 14.65% |
| Asian | 3,388 | 657 | 19.39% |
| Other | 1,673 | 280 | 16.74% |
| Islander | 85 | 30 | 35.29% |
| Native | 262 | 23 | 8.78% |
20.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.11%
Male Poverty Rate
23.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mobile is Islander, with 35.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mobile is Native, with 8.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.78% |
| High School | 19.2% |
| Some College | 14.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.26% |
| Female Employed | 12.79% |
| Male Employed | 6.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,558 | $90,489 |
| Households | $48,524 | $71,452 |
| Married Families | $91,146 | $119,913 |
| Non Families | $33,427 | $46,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11,102
Number of Veterans
9,858
Male Veterans
1,244
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3,706 |
| First Gulf War | 2,439 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,024 |
| Korea | 647 |
| World War II | 191 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2,945 |
| 75+ | 2,581 |
| 35 to 54 | 2,517 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,119 |
| 18 to 34 | 940 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,387 | 8.55% |
| Black | 5,157 | 6.98% |
| 2+ Races | 288 | 6.67% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 5.31% |
| Asian | 144 | 4.7% |
| Other Race | 83 | 6.86% |
| Native American | 29 | 9.51% |
| Islander | 14 | 16.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.73%
Born in Mobile
96.4%
Native Born
3.6%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
96.4% of Mobile residents were born in the United States, with 74.73% having been born in Alabama. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 174,543 | -1,342 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 175,885 | -1,342 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 177,227 | -1,342 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 178,569 | -1,342 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 179,911 | -1,342 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 181,253 | -1,342 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 182,595 | -695 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 183,290 | -1,886 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 185,176 | -1,445 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 186,621 | -2,229 | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 188,850 | -1,121 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 189,971 | -293 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 190,264 | -1,309 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 191,573 | -493 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 192,066 | -589 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 192,655 | -687 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 193,342 | -461 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 193,803 | -28 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 193,831 | -759 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 194,590 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 198,915 | 2,637 | 1.34% |
| 1990 | 196,278 | -4,174 | -2.08% |
| 1980 | 200,452 | 10,426 | 5.49% |
| 1970 | 190,026 | -4,830 | -2.48% |
| 1960 | 194,856 | 65,847 | 51.04% |
| 1950 | 129,009 | 50,289 | 63.88% |
| 1940 | 78,720 | 10,518 | 15.42% |
| 1930 | 68,202 | 7,425 | 12.22% |
| 1920 | 60,777 | 9,256 | 17.97% |
| 1910 | 51,521 | 13,052 | 33.93% |
| 1900 | 38,469 | 7,393 | 23.79% |
| 1890 | 31,076 | 1,944 | 6.67% |
| 1880 | 29,132 | -2,902 | -9.06% |
| 1870 | 32,034 | 2,776 | 9.49% |
| 1860 | 29,258 | 8,743 | 42.62% |
| 1850 | 20,515 | 7,843 | 61.89% |
| 1840 | 12,672 | 9,478 | 296.74% |
| 1830 | 3,194 | -171,349 | -98.17% |