Tuscaloosa County Demographics
A map of Tuscaloosa County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 134,880 | 59.4% |
Black | 68,779 | 30.3% |
Hispanic | 12,298 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 6,532 | 2.9% |
Asian | 3,241 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 1,306 | 0.6% |
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama had a population of 227,036 in 2020. It was 59.4% White, 30.3% Black, 1.4% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tuscaloosa County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Tuscaloosa County is the 6th most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.
Tuscaloosa County's White Population
134,880 residents of Tuscaloosa County identify as White, or 59.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Tuscaloosa County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Tuscaloosa County is ranked #44 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tuscaloosa County is more White than neighboring Hale County (40.4% White), and Pickens County (52.6% White). Tuscaloosa County is less White than neighboring Fayette County (83% White), Bibb County (73.8% White), and Walker County (86.3% White).
Tuscaloosa County's Black Population
68,779 residents of Tuscaloosa County identify as Black, or 30.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tuscaloosa County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Tuscaloosa County is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tuscaloosa County is more Black than neighboring Fayette County (10.5% Black), Bibb County (19.7% Black), and Walker County (6% Black). Tuscaloosa County is less Black than neighboring Hale County (56.2% Black), and Pickens County (38.9% Black).
Tuscaloosa County's Asian Population
3,241 residents of Tuscaloosa County identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tuscaloosa County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Tuscaloosa County is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tuscaloosa County is more Asian than neighboring Fayette County (0.3% Asian), Bibb County (0.1% Asian), Hale County (0.1% Asian), Walker County (0.4% Asian), and Pickens County (0.4% Asian).
Tuscaloosa County's Hispanic Population
12,298 residents of Tuscaloosa County identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tuscaloosa County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Tuscaloosa County is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tuscaloosa County is more Hispanic than neighboring Fayette County (2.4% Hispanic), Bibb County (3.3% Hispanic), Hale County (1% Hispanic), and Walker County (3.3% Hispanic). Tuscaloosa County is less Hispanic than neighboring Pickens County (5.5% Hispanic).
Tuscaloosa County's Native American/Other Population
1,306 residents of Tuscaloosa County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tuscaloosa 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, Tuscaloosa County is ranked #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tuscaloosa County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fayette County (0.4% Native American/Other), Bibb County (0.4% Native American/Other), Hale County (0.4% Native American/Other), Walker County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pickens County (0.2% Native American/Other).
Tuscaloosa County's Multiracial Population
6,532 residents of Tuscaloosa County identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tuscaloosa County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Tuscaloosa County is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tuscaloosa County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bibb County (2.7% Multiracial), Hale County (1.8% Multiracial), and Pickens County (2.3% Multiracial). Tuscaloosa County is less Multiracial than neighboring Fayette County (3.3% Multiracial), and Walker County (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.