Tuscaloosa, AL Demographics

A map of Tuscaloosa's Population by Race

Tuscaloosa, Alabama has an estimated population of 111,038, a large increase from the 99,600 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% White, 40.4% Black, 5.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tuscaloosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tuscaloosa is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tuscaloosa, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tuscaloosa is ranked the 5th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tuscaloosa was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tuscaloosa's White Population

54,240 residents of Tuscaloosa, or 48.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tuscaloosa is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Tuscaloosa ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuscaloosa's White population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Tuscaloosa's population has increased from 47.9% to 48.8%.

Tuscaloosa is more White than neighboring Holt (28.8% White), and Cottondale (43.2% White). Tuscaloosa is less White than neighboring Northport (64% White), Coker (81.5% White), and Coaling (79.2% White).

Tuscaloosa's Black Population

44,822 residents of Tuscaloosa, or 40.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tuscaloosa is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Tuscaloosa ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuscaloosa's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Tuscaloosa's population has decreased from 41.0% to 40.4%.

Tuscaloosa is more Black than neighboring Northport (26.4% Black), Coker (1.5% Black), and Coaling (9.8% Black). Tuscaloosa is less Black than neighboring Holt (47.2% Black), and Cottondale (50.5% Black).

Tuscaloosa's Asian Population

2,831 residents of Tuscaloosa, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tuscaloosa is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Tuscaloosa ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuscaloosa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Asian residents' share of Tuscaloosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Tuscaloosa is more Asian than neighboring Holt (0% Asian), Northport (0.6% Asian), Cottondale (0.2% Asian), Coker (0.5% Asian), and Coaling (0.2% Asian).

Tuscaloosa's Hispanic Population

6,292 residents of Tuscaloosa, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tuscaloosa is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Tuscaloosa ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuscaloosa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Tuscaloosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Tuscaloosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Cottondale (2.5% Hispanic), and Coker (2.1% Hispanic). Tuscaloosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Holt (22.8% Hispanic), Northport (6.1% Hispanic), and Coaling (9.1% Hispanic).

Tuscaloosa's Native American/Other Population

420 residents of Tuscaloosa, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tuscaloosa is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Tuscaloosa ranks 271st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuscaloosa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tuscaloosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Tuscaloosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holt (0% Native American/Other), Cottondale (0% Native American/Other), Coker (0% Native American/Other), and Coaling (0% Native American/Other). Tuscaloosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northport (0.5% Native American/Other).

Tuscaloosa's Multiracial Population

2,433 residents of Tuscaloosa, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tuscaloosa is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tuscaloosa ranks 435th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuscaloosa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Tuscaloosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Tuscaloosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Holt (1.2% Multiracial), and Coaling (1.7% Multiracial). Tuscaloosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Northport (2.3% Multiracial), Cottondale (3.6% Multiracial), and Coker (14.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.