Tuscaloosa County, AL

Living in Tuscaloosa County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 13
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 15
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Schools 39
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Residents

207k Population +19k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black32%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$649 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tuscaloosa County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Tuscaloosa County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 5 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 63 4 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 46 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tuscaloosa County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado39
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tuscaloosa County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Tuscaloosa County, AL

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Tuscaloosa Academy
3 miles, S
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The Capitol School
6 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Tuscaloosa County, AL

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Stillman College
7 miles, SW
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Miles College
38 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Tuscaloosa County, AL

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Bryce Hospital
6 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Tuscaloosa County, AL

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Key Field
97 miles, SW