Tuscaloosa metropolitan area
Metropolitan Statistical Area in Alabama, United States
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The Tuscaloosa metropolitan area, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, is an area consisting of four counties in west central Alabama, anchored by the city of Tuscaloosa.[2] The MSA had a population of 268,674 at the 2020 census, increasing to an estimated 281,850 by 2025.[3]
Counties
Communities
Places with more than 100,000 inhabitants
- Tuscaloosa (Principal city)
Places with 15,000 to 25,000 inhabitants
Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants
Places with less than 500 inhabitants
Unincorporated places
Demographics
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 192,034 people, 74,863 households, and 48,931 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 63.05% White, 34.61% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $26,687, and the median income for a family was $33,988. Males had a median income of $29,669 versus $20,847 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $15,115.
| County | Seat | 2025 estimate | 2020 Census | Change | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa | 241,368 | 227,036 | +6.31% | 1,351 sq mi (3,499 km2) | 179/sq mi (69/km2) |
| Pickens | Carrollton | 18,221 | 19,123 | −4.72% | 890 sq mi (2,305 km2) | 20/sq mi (8/km2) |
| Hale | Greensboro | 15,194 | 14,785 | +2.77% | 657 sq mi (1,702 km2) | 23/sq mi (9/km2) |
| Greene | Eutaw | 7,067 | 7,730 | −8.58% | 660 sq mi (1,709 km2) | 11/sq mi (4/km2) |
| Total | 281,850 | 268,674 | +4.90% | 3,558 sq mi (9,215 km2) | 79/sq mi (31/km2) |