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Tuscaloosa County
countyTuscaloosa County, Alabama
Overview
- Classification
- County
- FIPS Code
- 01125
- Country
- United States
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
Geography
- Region
- West Alabama, West Central Alabama
- Total Area
- 1,351 sq mi
- Land Area
- 1,322 sq mi
- Water Area
- 30 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.2065
- Longitude
- -87.5346
- Climate
- Tuscaloosa County straddles the boundary between the Appalachian Highlands and the Gulf Coastal Plain, resulting in diverse geography.
- Notable Features
- Talladega National Forest · Black Warrior River · Lake Tuscaloosa · Hurricane Creek
- Neighboring Areas
- Walker County · Jefferson County · Bibb County · Hale County · Greene County · Pickens County · Fayette County
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 227,036
- Est. Population (2026)
- 245,228
- Median Age
- 33
- Median Income
- $63,947
- Owner-Occupied
- 62.2%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2023, the racial makeup was 59.3% White (Non-Hispanic), 31.8% Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), 1.66% Two Races Including Other (Hispanic), 1.61% White (Hispanic), and 1.56% Asian (Non-Hispanic).
Governance
- Government Type
- County Commission
- Governing Body
- Tuscaloosa County Commission
- Body Size
- 7 members
U.S. Congress
Tuberville, TommyR
U.S. SenatorBritt, Katie BoydR
U.S. SenatorMoore, BarryR
U.S. Representative - District 1Figures, ShomariD
U.S. Representative - District 2Rogers, Mike D.R
U.S. Representative - District 3Aderholt, Robert B.R
U.S. Representative - District 4Strong, Dale W.R
U.S. Representative - District 5Palmer, Gary J.R
U.S. Representative - District 6Sewell, Terri A.D
U.S. Representative - District 7Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.3% (2025)
- Economic Profile
- Dynamic economy with international investment · Automotive manufacturing · Education · Healthcare · Logistics
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Educational Services · Health Care & Social Assistance · Government
- Major Employers
- The University of Alabama · Mercedes-Benz U.S. International · DCH Regional Medical Center · Tuscaloosa County Board of Education · City of Tuscaloosa Board of Education · Warrior Met Coal, Inc. · The City of Tuscaloosa · Michelin/BF Goodrich Tire Manufacturing · Veterans Administration Medical Center · SMP Automotive Systems · Phifer Incorporated · Brose Tuscaloosa · Northport Medical Center · ARD Logistics · Shelton State Community College · Bryce Hospital · Tuscaloosa County · Nucor Tuscaloosa · ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa Axel Systems · Alabama Department of Transportation
Education
- Schools
- 60
- Students
- 29,228
- School Districts
- Tuscaloosa County School System · Tuscaloosa City Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- The University of Alabama · Shelton State Community College · Stillman College
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate access · Black Warrior River (inland port) · Major highways
- Utilities
- Alabama Power · Municipal water services
- Major Facilities
- DCH Regional Medical Center · Northport Medical Center · Veterans Administration Medical Center · Bryce Hospital · Tuscaloosa County Courthouse
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Lake Tuscaloosa · Lake Lurleen State Park · Hurricane Creek · Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park · University of Alabama Arboretum
- Parks & Trails
- Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority (PARA) parks · Walking/biking trails
History
- Founded
- 1818
- Named After
- Tuskaloosa, a Native American tribal leader
- Historical Significance
- Tuscaloosa County has played a significant role in Alabama's history, serving as its capital and a center for education, commerce, and industry.
- Key Events
- Established on February 6, 1818 · Served as the capital of Alabama from 1826 to 1846 · University of Alabama established in 1831 · Civil War destruction of the University of Alabama campus · Black Warrior River navigation improvements in the 1890s · Mercedes-Benz plant established in 1993