Tuscaloosa, AL Demographics

A map of Tuscaloosa's Population by Race

Tuscaloosa, Alabama had a population of 99,600 in 2020. It was 47.9% White, 41.0% Black, 2.4% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tuscaloosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Tuscaloosa is the 5th most populous. 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's White Population

47,663 residents of Tuscaloosa identify as White, or 47.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Tuscaloosa less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Tuscaloosa is ranked #480 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tuscaloosa is more White than neighboring Holt (28.1% White). Tuscaloosa is less White than neighboring Northport (63.9% White), Cottondale (51.4% White), Coker (90.3% White), and Coaling (74.4% White).

Tuscaloosa's Black Population

40,867 residents of Tuscaloosa identify as Black, or 41.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tuscaloosa larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Tuscaloosa is ranked #123 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tuscaloosa is more Black than neighboring Northport (24.9% Black), Cottondale (33.5% Black), Coker (2.4% Black), and Coaling (14.9% Black). Tuscaloosa is less Black than neighboring Holt (52.2% Black).

Tuscaloosa's Asian Population

2,352 residents of Tuscaloosa identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tuscaloosa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Tuscaloosa is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tuscaloosa is more Asian than neighboring Holt (0% Asian), Northport (1.2% Asian), Cottondale (0.5% Asian), Coker (0% Asian), and Coaling (0% Asian).

Tuscaloosa's Hispanic Population

5,438 residents of Tuscaloosa identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tuscaloosa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Tuscaloosa is ranked #103 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tuscaloosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Coker (3.5% Hispanic). Tuscaloosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Holt (16.6% Hispanic), Northport (6.6% Hispanic), Cottondale (10.1% Hispanic), and Coaling (6.5% Hispanic).

Tuscaloosa's Native American/Other Population

648 residents of Tuscaloosa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tuscaloosa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Tuscaloosa is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tuscaloosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holt (0.3% Native American/Other), Northport (0.6% Native American/Other), Cottondale (0.6% Native American/Other), Coker (0.6% Native American/Other), and Coaling (0.2% Native American/Other).

Tuscaloosa's Multiracial Population

2,632 residents of Tuscaloosa identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tuscaloosa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Tuscaloosa is ranked #433 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tuscaloosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Holt (2.7% Multiracial), Northport (2.8% Multiracial), Cottondale (3.9% Multiracial), Coker (3.2% Multiracial), and Coaling (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.