68.7/100
Alabama
Huntsville
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population233,627Annual change+1.42%
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ALSouthAlabama Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Alabama, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalMontgomery
2025 population5,193,088
Annual change+0.58%
Census regionSouth
Indexed cities5
About Alabama
Alabama is part of the East South Central division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s South region, with Montgomery as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 5,193,088 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 5,193,088. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.58%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Huntsville
- Mobile
- Birmingham
- Montgomery
- Tuscaloosa
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Alabama
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
69.5/100
Alabama
Mobile
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population200,824Annual change-0.39%
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Alabama
Birmingham
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population195,893Annual change-0.46%
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Alabama
Montgomery
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population195,300Annual change-0.29%
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Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population114,316Annual change+0.09%
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