The rocket city
Huntsville's Marshall Space Flight Center developed the Saturn V rocket that carried Apollo astronauts to the Moon; a full Saturn V is displayed at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
Capital: MontgomeryLargest city: HuntsvilleNickname: The Yellowhammer StateStatehood: 1819
Alabama at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
135,767 km²
30th largest state
Population
5,157,699
39.3 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 24th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
3.8%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$339 billion
$59,754 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
57,541
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
59,273
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−1,732
Births minus deaths
Population change
+40,026
July 2023–June 2024
Alabama data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Alabama
67 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Alabama, United States
Jefferson County
County seat: Birmingham
669,744
Population
$39,826
Income per capita
$224,900
Median home value
4.8%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 1,112 mi²
- Population density
- 603 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
67 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Alabama
Birthplace of civil rights milestones
The 1955–56 Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks, and the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery marches both took place in Alabama.
A river system rich in life
Alabama's rivers hold more species of freshwater fish, mussels, snails and turtles than any other state.
Mardi Gras came first to Mobile
Mobile held the first organized Carnival celebration in what is now the United States, dating back to the early 1700s.