Mobile, AL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Mobile County ยท Alabama

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Mobile based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Mobile
National Avg
Alabama Avg
Population: 76Income: 34Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 31Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 45

Quick Stats

Population

185,097

2023 ACS

Median Income

$51,090

2023

Median Home Value

$170,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,029

2023

Median Age

37.7

Unemployment

6.0%

Cost of Living Index

89.4

100 = national avg

Mobile is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, with a population of 185,097 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Mobile is one of the communities in Alabama.

The median household income in Mobile is $51,090, and the median home value is $170,300. The cost of living index is 89.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,029 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, and the median age is 37.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

185,097

Male

86,433

46.7%

Female

98,664

53.3%

Median Age

37.7

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

21.5%

High School or Higher

41.8%

Foreign Born

3.8%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

31.4%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.557

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Black

53.0%

Foreign Born

3.8%

White
39.9%
Black
53.0%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
3.9%
Other
0.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%

5,812 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.9%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,048 (35.2%)
Puerto Rican
469 (8.1%)
Cuban
267 (4.6%)
Dominican
673 (11.6%)
Salvadoran
78 (1.3%)
Guatemalan
701 (12.1%)
Colombian
76 (1.3%)
Honduran
166 (2.9%)
Ecuadorian
62 (1.1%)
Peruvian
31 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
1,245 (21.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
513 (12.9%)
Chinese
712 (17.9%)
Filipino
553 (13.9%)
Vietnamese
1,285 (32.3%)
Korean
298 (7.5%)
Japanese
29 (0.7%)
Pakistani
234 (5.9%)
Cambodian
6 (0.2%)
Thai
78 (2.0%)
Laotian
23 (0.6%)
Other Asian
254 (6.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
38 (34.2%)
Samoan
41 (36.9%)
Other Pacific Islander
28 (25.2%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
300 (101.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

174,868

English Only

95.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,446 speakers

Limited English

1.9%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,446 (2.0%)
Vietnamese
1,055 (0.6%)
Other Indo-European
909 (0.5%)
Chinese
692 (0.4%)
Tagalog
437 (0.2%)
Other Languages
432 (0.2%)
Arabic
388 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
311 (0.2%)
Other Asian
277 (0.2%)
German
253 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.1%

Limited English Proficiency

1.9%

Spanish
44.5% limited English
Vietnamese
43.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
15.6% limited English
Chinese
63.1% limited English
Tagalog
34.3% limited English
Other Languages
34.0% limited English
Arabic
40.7% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
15.8% limited English
Other Asian
37.2% limited English
German
6.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

10,763

5.8% of population

Disability Rate

29.6%

3,190 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$43,084

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
20.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
22.0%
Vietnam
32.1%
Korea
5.1%
World War II
1.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.4%
35-54
21.9%
55-64
18.8%
65-74
25.6%
75+
24.4%

Male Veterans

9,588

89.1%

Female Veterans

1,175

10.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$43,084

Non-Veteran Income

$30,384

Difference

$12,700

41.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

3,190

Without Disability

7,573

Disability Rate

29.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

69,654

#1 Ancestry

English

7.8% (14,507)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

6.6% (12,242)

#3 Ancestry

German

5.1% (9,499)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
7.8%
Irish
6.6%
German
5.1%
American
4.8%
French
2.5%
Scottish
1.8%
Italian
1.6%
European
1.3%
Sub-Saharan African
1.2%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
British
0.6%
Arab
0.5%
Norwegian
0.3%
Greek
0.3%
Swedish
0.3%
Dutch
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%
West Indian
0.2%
Russian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

77,587

Family Households

42,363

54.6%

Married Couples

25,285

32.6%

Non-Family Households

35,224

45.4%

Single Mother Households

14,530

18.7%

Single Father Households

2,548

3.3%

Living Alone

30,922

39.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

31,799

In Married Couple

14,506

45.6%

With Single Mother

14,985

47.1%

With Single Father

2,308

7.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$68,398

Married Couple Income

$95,535

Single Mother Income

$37,429

Single Father Income

$44,718

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,711

Grandparents Responsible

2,736

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$51,090

-30% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,893

-12% vs national

Poverty Rate

18.9%

+39% vs national

Gini Index

0.4953

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.0%

+14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

19.4%

of households

How Mobile Compares

Mobile vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Mobile is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Mobile. The median household income here is $51,090.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.8%
$25-50K
24.5%
$50-75K
16.8%
$75-100K
11.2%
$100-150K
11.9%
$150-200K
5.2%
$200K+
5.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.0%

+3% vs AL avg

Labor Force

88,808

Employed

83,195

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

41.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.7

Work from Home

8.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

89.4

100 = national avg

-10.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,345

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$92,996

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
97.7
Food
89.0
Transportation
78.1
Healthcare
91.2
Utilities
93.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$919

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,083

per month

The median household income in Mobile, AL is $51,090, which is 30.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,893. The poverty rate of 18.9% is higher than the AL state average of 17.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4953, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 88,808. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 81.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 89.4, which is 10.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 97.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,345 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$220,000

Median List Price

$230,925

Price Per Sq Ft

$121

Days on Market

64

Active Inventory

597

Months of Supply

4.5

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$188,099

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,244

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

17.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.1%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
17.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
27.9%
Listings with Price Drops
33.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 19.0%List Price โ†‘ 7.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

133

New Listings

222

Pending Sales

222

Homes Sold โ†“ 33.5%New Listings โ†“ 10.5%Pending โ†“ 11.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$121

Median List $/SF

$138

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 3.4%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Mobile, AL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Mobile, AL metro area, home prices have risen 288.9% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 96.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 93.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Mobile, AL housing market rather than Mobile alone.

40yr โ†‘ 288.9%20yr โ†‘ 96.9%10yr โ†‘ 93.2%5yr โ†‘ 51.1%2yr โ†‘ 9.5%Q3 1983 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Mobile, AL

Mobile vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Mobile is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$170,300

Median Rent

$1,029

Total Housing Units

90,744

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Owner Occupied

51.4%

Renter Occupied

48.6%

Median Property Tax

$924

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$994

Housing Types

Single Family
68.1%
Multi-Family
30.5%
Mobile Home
1.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$924

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.54%

of home value

Median Home Value

$170,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,069

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($924) by the median home value ($170,300). In Mobile, AL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.54%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Mobile, AL is $220,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 64 days on the market. 17.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $121. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,244/month. About 51.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 90,744 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $924. The effective tax rate is 0.54%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.52

per 1,000 residents

+189% vs national

Property Crime Rate

16.74

per 1,000 residents

-3% vs national

Total Crimes

5,753

2024

Violent Clearance

67%

cases solved

Property Clearance

21%

cases solved

YoY Change

-16.6%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Mobile Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Mobile vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Mobile is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 23.1%Property โ†“ 61.2%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Mobile police solve 76% of rape cases but only 17% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent390.1671.8%
RapeViolent620.2675.8%
RobberyViolent1250.5372.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,5576.5765.8%
BurglaryProperty7433.1331.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,81811.8917.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty4091.7329.8%

Mobile, AL reported 1,783 violent crimes and 3,970 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 residents is 189.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 67% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,818 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 52.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,7833,9707.5216.74
20232,1415,9079.0224.87
20222,2737,3139.5030.56
20212,5277,25310.4029.86
20203372,2831.389.36
20181,61312,0946.5749.27
20171,83913,5497.4054.54
20161,70911,7696.8447.09
20151,53010,7946.1143.12

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

3

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

2

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Jan 30, 2024Leflore Magnet School02targetedhandgun
Jan 25, 2018Murphy High School00targetedrevolver
Mar 15, 2012LeFlore High School00targetedhandgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

98.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

97.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

53.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

79.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

38

Public Assistance

$83.2M

Individual Assistance

$177.0M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

24 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $109.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJan 2023โ€”$250K
Hurricane Zeta โ†’HurricaneDec 2020$14.6M$11.3M
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020$20.9M$47.3M
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$979K$4.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneNov 2018$288Kโ€”
Hurricane Michael โ†’HurricaneOct 2018โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Nate โ†’HurricaneNov 2017$3.6Mโ€”
Hurricane Nate โ†’HurricaneOct 2017โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$40Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormMay 2014$1.2M$6.4M
Hurricane Isaac โ†’HurricaneSep 2012$1.3Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-lโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2011โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Ida โ†’HurricaneDec 2009$888Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2008$1.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Gustav โ†’HurricaneSep 2008$2.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Gustav โ†’HurricaneAug 2008โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 47 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,102

Total Claims Paid

$367,997,100

Avg Claim Payout

$24,367

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

35

Federal Funding

$6,358,705

Properties Protected

96

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

9.97

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine8$1,408,595
601.1: Generators7$603,247
200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal5$666,752
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts3$697,795
200.4: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal3$620,182

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Mobile has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 38 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (24 declarations). 15,102 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $83,218,457 in public assistance recovery funding. $176,950,390 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 35 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.0%

3.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.0%

5.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.1%

Arthritis

28.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

35.5%

Lack of Support

28.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.1%

Mobility

18.5%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

7.2%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

10.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Mobile has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Usa Health Children'S & Women'...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Usa Health Children'S & Women'S Hospital1.7 miChildrensโ€”Yes
Usa Health University Hospital3.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center3.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Baypointe Behavioral Health7.9 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes
Eastpointe Hospital12.1 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

279,000

Violations (5yr)

4

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE CITY OF279,0004

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total COโ‚‚e

895.1K MT

Top Emitter

Hog Bayou Energy Center

615.9K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Hog Bayou Energy Center
Argo Infrastructure Partners Lp
Power Plants615,892
KIMBERLY-CLARK TISSUE COMPANY
Kimberly-Clark Corp
Pulp and Paper250,412
International Paper Mobile Closed Landfill
International Paper Co
Waste18,107
Spire Gulf Inc.
Spire Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems10,654

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 895.1K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

81.2%

+3% vs national

Public Transit

0.7%

-27% vs national

Work From Home

8.1%

-13% vs national

Carpool

7.6%

Walk / Bike

1.5%

combined

How Mobile's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

37

2023

6-Year Avg

32

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

15

Nighttime

27

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202336370150
20222829081
202130330110
20202628650
201929321570
20183032930

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Mobile, AL covers travel times and transportation modes. 81.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.1% work from home, which is above the AL state average of 5.2%. 7.6% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 37 traffic fatalities from 36 fatal crashes. 15 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.8%

of households

No Internet

14.2%

of households

Total Households

77,587

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
65.8%
Cellular Data Plan
79.0%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.2%
No Internet Access
14.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.0%

of households

Tablet

50.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
89.5%
Desktop / Laptop
68.0%
Tablet
50.5%
Smartphone Only
17.9%
No Computer
6.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.2ยข

per kWh

-11% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.6ยข

per kWh

+1% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.3ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$174

residential

+22% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

11% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Alabama averages 15.2ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $174. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Mobile vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

279,000

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MOBILE, BD. OF W&S COMM. OF THE CITY OFCommunitySurface water279,0004

83.0% of households in Mobile have broadband internet access. 65.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.2% of households have no internet access. 17.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 279,000 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Mobile is located in Mobile County, AL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Mobile.

Election Overview

Source: Mobile County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

72,055

41.3%

GOP Votes

100,759

57.7%

Total Votes

174,545

Margin

R+16.5%

Shift from 2020

R+4.6pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+16.5%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202472,055100,759174,54541.3%57.7%R+16.5
202079,474101,243183,16443.4%55.3%R+11.9
201668,42991,087163,38741.9%55.8%R+13.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Mobile County recorded 174,545 total votes. Republicans won the county with 57.7% of the vote compared to 41.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+16.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.6pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Mobile County has shifted 2.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: cityofmobile.org

Submit a public records request to Mobile โ€” Records request form needs to be completed and emailed to the City Clerk..

Source: cityofmobile.org

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,384

Total Assets

$4.0B

Total Income

$2.1B

Per 10K Residents

74.8

nonprofits

+59.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

190

Median Assets

$445K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
186
Human Services
157
Philanthropy
97
Education
96
Arts & Culture
88
Community Improvement
81
Youth Development
46
Recreation & Sports
44
Housing & Shelter
40
Health Care
32
Animal-Related
27
Environment
22
Mental Health
20
Public Benefit
18
Crime & Legal
15
Food & Agriculture
11
Voluntary Health
10
Employment
10
International
10
Public Safety
8
Civil Rights
7
Medical Research
4
Unknown
4
Science & Tech
3
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
66.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.6B of $4.0B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Mobile

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATIONHealth Care$850.7M$714.0M1941
INFIRMARY HEALTH SYSTEM INCHealth Care$524.0M$97.0M1983
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA FOUNDATIONEducation$458.3M$16.1M1968
GULF HEALTH HOSPITALS INCHealth Care$329.4M$355.2M1986
SPRING HILL COLLEGEEducation$131.4M$29.9M1946
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH ALABAMAPhilanthropy$111.4M$92.7M1976
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE INCEducation$73.7M$48.1M1964
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY TRUST FUNDโ€”$63.4M$33.5M1992
J L BEDSOLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$55.0M$25.4M1972
UMS-WRIGHT CORPORATIONโ€”$49.5M$23.2M1949
INFIRMARY FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$46.3M$10.7M1984
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE GULF COAST INCEmployment$45.3M$36.1M1957
CB FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$42.2M$5.1M2019
PRESERVATION HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$39.4M$8.0M2017
HEARIN-CHANDLER FOUNDATIONโ€”$36.1M$5.6M1971
PELICAN COAST CONSERVANCY INCEnvironment$35.9M$5K2015
USA RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONEducation$34.6M$4.1M2004
E A ROBERTS CHARITABLE TR 32-0013-01-4Philanthropy$32.6M$6.7M2000
RJJB FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$32.3M$14.4M1997
BEN MAY CHARITABLE TRUSTโ€”$31.7M$8.6M1971
FAITH ACADEMY OF MOBILE INCEducation$28.6M$13.4M2014
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL SCHOOLEducation$28.5M$19.6M1969
FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER INCHealth Care$28.4M$42.0M1975
NIKKIS HAVEN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$27.9M$3.8M2010
MERCY LIFE OF ALABAMAHealth Care$23.4M$19.7M2012
LEARNING TREE INCโ€”$19.5M$29.6M1983
CRAMPTON TRUSTโ€”$17.8M$6.0M1994
VETERANS RECOVERY RESOURCESPublic Benefit$17.6M$5.0M2016
DAVID J COOPER CHARTIABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$17.5M$6.0M2009
SOUTH ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONCommunity Improvement$17.1M$31.7M1999
MITCHELL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$17.0M$3.4M1958
ERIE HALL MEYER CHARITABLE FUND INCโ€”$16.2M$1.0M1992
CAROLINE AVENUE PROPERTY COMPANY INCEducation$16.0M$168K2023
BELLE G ROBERTS CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$15.3M$4.3M2003
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FOUNDATIONEducation$14.0M$12.9M1990
SOUTH ALABAMA MEDICAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONMedical Research$13.2M$2.1M1982
UMS-WRIGHT FOUNDATION INCEducation$12.1M$3.5M1991
LOUISE B HIRS CHARITABLE UNITRUSTReligion$12.0M$3.8M2009
NAN H ALTMAYER CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$11.5M$2.5M2003
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE GULF OF MEXICOArts & Culture$11.4M$41K1994
BARTON ACADEMY FOUNDATIONEducation$11.3M$177K2013
SYBIL SMITH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$11.1M$1.8M2015
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR HOME FOR THE AGED INCHealth Care$11.0M$8.5M1946
ASMS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONEducation$10.7M$4.6M2023
COVENANT ACADEMY OF MOBILEHuman Services$10.7M$6.8M2022
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$10.2M$2.5M1987
ALLEN MEMORIAL HOME INCโ€”$10.1M$670K1946
JULIEN E MARX FOUNDATION TRUSTPhilanthropy$10.0M$703K2014
ALABAMA AVIATION EDUCATION CENTER INCORPORATEDEducation$9.3M$5.7M2018
DUMAS WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTERโ€”$8.8M$3.1M1968

Mobile, AL has 1,384 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $4.0B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 186 organizations. 190 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 74.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,076

Total Approved

$360.1M

Jobs Supported

9,798

Per 10K Residents

58.1

SBA loans

-29.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

130

Top Lender

PNC Bank, National Association

167 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)86% of all loans

Loans

920

Total Amount

$282.4M

Avg Loan

$306,909

Median Loan

$108,800

SBA Guaranteed

$212.9M(75%)

Jobs Supported

6,913

50414% of all loans

Loans

156

Total Amount

$77.8M

Avg Loan

$498,481

Median Loan

$318,500

7(a) โ€” 86%504 โ€” 14%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

182

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$121.0M

34% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$664,767

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services157 loans
NAICS 72
$114.9M
Retail Trade127 loans
NAICS 44
$32.5M
Other Services82 loans
NAICS 81
$21.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance76 loans
NAICS 62
$23.3M
Construction75 loans
NAICS 23
$11.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Auto Body Rx Llc1$5.0M
Bay Gourmet Catering1$5.0M
Parker Property Management Llc.1$4.9M
Riaan Hospitality Llc1$4.6M
Jay Hanuman 2024 Llc2$4.6M
Best Western Plus1$4.4M
Adc Enterprises Inc1$4.3M
Dhana Laxmi Llc1$4.0M
Mohajer 12 Corporation1$3.7M
Shree Siddhivinayak.llc1$3.3M

Mobile, AL has received 1,076 SBA loans totaling $360.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 920 loans (86% of the total), supporting 6,913 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 156 loans totaling $77.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Mobile is PNC Bank, National Association with 167 loans. That works out to 58.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

18

Total Population

182,910

Avg Median Income

-$148,109,490

Avg Home Value

-$148,026,315

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3652721,160$112,672$348,200$1,37342.3
36602897$35,000$258,300$5963.9
366037,805$27,083$107,400$7043.8
366049,050$60,750$236,700$8922.6
3660525,628$45,064$97,800$1,02617.6
3660619,189$49,561$141,300$9386.8
366075,529$40,681$125,000$9993.0
3660924,091$49,724$201,800$1,0726.7
366109,692$27,098$56,400$6757.5
366116,367$42,854$110,300$9454.9
366123,558$36,777$79,500$8003.0
366150N/AN/AN/A3.2
3661711,952$39,922$75,800$1,0614.5
3661817,438$59,075$155,500$1,10215.9
3665262N/AN/AN/A0.0
36663152N/AN/AN/A0.1
366882,083N/AN/AN/A1.0
3669318,257$69,580$199,000$1,09012.8

Mobile, AL has 18 ZIP codes with a combined population of 182,910. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$148,109,490. The average median home value is -$148,026,315. The average median monthly rent is -$148,147,411.

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