Mobile had an estimated 200,824 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau says, second in Alabama after Huntsville. The 2020 census counted 187,041.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Census Bureau: the Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates, the 2010 and 2020 censuses and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. See also QuickFacts for Mobile. Census Bureau customer line: 1-800-923-8282.
The City of Mobile had an estimated 200,824 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates. That makes Mobile the second-largest city in Alabama, behind Huntsville (233,627) and ahead of Birmingham (195,893) and Montgomery (195,300).
Who to call
- Census Bureau: 1-800-923-8282
- City data, maps and districts: the City of Mobile’s MyPlace tool and Mobile 311, 251-208-5311
The 2023 annexation changed the count
On July 18, 2023, voters in three areas of West Mobile chose to join the city. The city says the annexation brought in more than 19,000 new residents and lifted Mobile past 206,000 people, according to its annexation page. That is why two sets of Census numbers for Mobile look so different:
| Count | Population | City limits used |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 census | 195,111 | Limits in 2010 |
| 2020 census | 187,041 | Limits in 2020 |
| April 2020 estimates base | 206,900 | Today’s limits, including the 2023 annexation |
| July 2025 estimate | 200,824 | Today’s limits |
Inside its old limits, Mobile lost about 8,100 people, or 4.1%, between the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
Change since 2020
Within today’s limits the bureau’s July estimates fell every year, from 206,485 in 2020 to 200,824 in 2025, a drop of about 5,700 people, or 2.7%.
Mobile compared with the county and its neighbors
| Place | July 2025 estimate | Change from April 2020 base |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 200,824 | -2.9% |
| Mobile County | 411,658 | -0.8% |
| Prichard | 18,825 | -2.7% |
| Saraland | 16,652 | +1.9% |
| Satsuma | 6,851 | +1.3% |
| Chickasaw | 6,166 | -4.7% |
| Daphne (Baldwin County) | 31,396 | +14.0% |
| Spanish Fort (Baldwin County) | 11,203 | +11.6% |
Mobile holds just under half of Mobile County’s people. Across the bay, Daphne, about 13 miles east, and Spanish Fort, about 14 miles northeast, grew fastest in the area.
Age, households, income and housing
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey:
| Measure | Mobile | Mobile County | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.5 | 39.3 |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | 23.3% | 22.2% |
| 65 and older | 17.4% | 17.3% | 17.8% |
| Households | 84,639 | 161,665 | 1,997,247 |
| Median household income | $53,558 | $58,880 | $63,999 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4% | 16.2% | 15.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older) | 32.0% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| Homes owned by their occupants | 54.0% | 66.0% | 70.2% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $193,300 | $190,700 | $209,900 |
The survey pools five years of responses, 2020 through 2024, and each figure carries a margin of error. Mobile has a lower homeownership rate and a lower median income than the county and the state, and a higher share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than either.
Nearby: median household income was $87,250 in Daphne, $61,509 in Saraland, $46,559 in Chickasaw and $36,588 in Prichard.
Related guides
- Mobile home prices and housing market
- Mobile schools guide
- Mobile history and landmarks
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mobile, Alabama?
The Census Bureau estimates Mobile had 200,824 residents on July 1, 2025, within today’s city limits. The 2020 census counted 187,041 and the 2010 census 195,111, before the 2023 annexation of West Mobile areas.
Is Mobile the second-largest city in Alabama?
Yes. In the bureau’s 2025 estimates Mobile, at 200,824, is second to Huntsville, at 233,627, and just ahead of Birmingham and Montgomery.
Is Mobile’s population growing or shrinking?
Shrinking slightly. Within today’s city limits, the bureau’s estimates fell from 206,485 in July 2020 to 200,824 in July 2025, about 2.7%. The city grew on paper in 2023 when voters in three West Mobile areas joined it.
What is the median household income in Mobile?
$53,558 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $58,880 for Mobile County and $63,999 for Alabama.
What county is Mobile in?
Mobile County. The county had an estimated 411,658 residents on July 1, 2025, and Mobile is its largest city.
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