Mobile County Demographics
A map of Mobile County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 226,703 | 54.7% |
Black | 145,435 | 35.1% |
Multiracial | 15,470 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 13,425 | 3.2% |
Asian | 8,515 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 5,261 | 1.3% |
Mobile County, Alabama had a population of 414,809 in 2020. It was 54.7% White, 35.1% Black, 2.1% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mobile County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Mobile County is the 2nd most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.
Mobile County's White Population
226,703 residents of Mobile County identify as White, or 54.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Mobile County slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Mobile County is ranked #46 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mobile County is less White than neighboring Baldwin County (80.5% White), Jackson County (64.8% White), George County (86% White), Greene County (72.5% White), and Washington County (66.7% White).
Mobile County's Black Population
145,435 residents of Mobile County identify as Black, or 35.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mobile County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Mobile County is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mobile County is more Black than neighboring Baldwin County (7.8% Black), Jackson County (20.7% Black), George County (7.3% Black), Greene County (23.2% Black), and Washington County (21.6% Black).
Mobile County's Asian Population
8,515 residents of Mobile County identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mobile County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Mobile County is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mobile County is more Asian than neighboring Baldwin County (0.9% Asian), George County (0.3% Asian), Greene County (0.2% Asian), and Washington County (0.1% Asian). Mobile County is less Asian than neighboring Jackson County (2.2% Asian).
Mobile County's Hispanic Population
13,425 residents of Mobile County identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mobile County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Mobile County is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mobile County is more Hispanic than neighboring George County (2.8% Hispanic), Greene County (1.3% Hispanic), and Washington County (0.9% Hispanic). Mobile County is less Hispanic than neighboring Baldwin County (5.5% Hispanic), and Jackson County (7% Hispanic).
Mobile County's Native American/Other Population
5,261 residents of Mobile County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mobile County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Mobile County is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mobile County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baldwin County (0.9% Native American/Other), Jackson County (0.7% Native American/Other), George County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Greene County (0.5% Native American/Other). Mobile County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (7.3% Native American/Other).
Mobile County's Multiracial Population
15,470 residents of Mobile County identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mobile County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Mobile County is ranked #25 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mobile County is more Multiracial than neighboring George County (3.2% Multiracial), Greene County (2.3% Multiracial), and Washington County (3.4% Multiracial). Mobile County is less Multiracial than neighboring Baldwin County (4.5% Multiracial), and Jackson County (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.