Tuscaloosa Alabama Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Tuscaloosa Alabama metro area was $53,998 in 2021, the latest figures available. Tuscaloosa median household income is $85 higher than the median Alabama household income and $15,719 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Tuscaloosa median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Tuscaloosa are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Tuscaloosa Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Alabama | $53,913 | -2.49% | +0.21% |
| Tuscaloosa | $53,998 | -0.52% | -1.75% |
Trends in Tuscaloosa, AL Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Tuscaloosa is $53,998. Real median household income peaked in 2017 at $56,550 and is now $2,552 (4.51%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Tuscaloosa
| Date | US | Alabama | Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,913 | $53,998 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,290 | $54,281 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $54,825 | $52,692 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $53,798 | $54,961 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,188 | $56,550 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,226 | $52,033 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,193 | $53,143 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,065 | $50,569 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $49,917 | $52,301 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,149 | $45,810 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,999 | $48,852 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $51,254 | $50,656 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $53,122 | $51,113 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,289 | $44,097 |
Tuscaloosa Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Tuscaloosa was $71,005 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama family income, Tuscaloosa median family income is $1 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Tuscaloosa will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Tuscaloosa Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Alabama | $71,006 | -1.09% | +3.09% |
| Tuscaloosa | $71,005 | -0.74% | -0.77% |
Trends in Tuscaloosa, AL Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Tuscaloosa is $71,005. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $73,525 and is now $2,520 (3.43%) lower. From a post peak low of $59,399 in 2012, real median family income for Tuscaloosa has now grown by $11,606 (19.54%).
Real Median Family Income: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Tuscaloosa
| Date | US | Alabama | Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $71,006 | $71,005 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,792 | $71,535 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,125 | $69,606 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $68,878 | $71,558 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $67,987 | $69,826 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $67,476 | $71,095 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $65,367 | $65,940 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $61,591 | $65,342 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $62,960 | $65,682 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,303 | $59,399 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,766 | $63,148 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,279 | $64,733 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $66,504 | $69,039 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,093 | $59,715 |
Tuscaloosa Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Tuscaloosa was $29,917 in 2021. Compared to the median Alabama per capita income, Tuscaloosa median per capita income is $691 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Tuscaloosa will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Tuscaloosa Alabama
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Alabama | $30,608 | -1.31% | +3.06% |
| Tuscaloosa | $29,917 | +1.06% | +5.67% |
Trends in Tuscaloosa, AL Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $29,917, the per capita income for Tuscaloosa was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Tuscaloosa
| Date | US | Alabama | Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,608 | $29,917 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,013 | $29,604 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,362 | $28,242 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $29,699 | $28,311 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,287 | $27,463 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,140 | $27,486 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,326 | $27,523 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,042 | $25,381 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,241 | $24,962 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,972 | $24,169 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,418 | $25,031 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,291 | $26,325 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $29,298 | $28,381 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,439 | $26,748 |
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