Mobile, Alabama
Mobile: The second most populous city in Alabama.
About
Mobile is a city located in the county of Mobile in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 195,111. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 187,746 inhabitants.
The city was created 324 years ago in 1701.
Founded in 1702, Mobile serves as Alabama's oldest city rich in culture and history. This port city combines Southern hospitality with diverse influences from its French, Spanish, Creole, and African American heritage.
Explore the History
Visitors can immerse themselves in Mobile's past at the History Museum of Mobile, set in an antebellum home. Exhibits profile the city's Mardi Gras traditions, maritime culture, and more.
The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park allows you to explore a WWII battleship up close. Costumed guides at the Oakleigh Historic Complex recreate 1850s plantation life.
Savor the Flavors
Mobile's coastal location means fresh Gulf seafood takes center stage at restaurants like family-run Wintzell's Oyster House. The downtown Mobile Farmers Market hosts local vendors with seasonal produce, breads, and unique Southern food items.
For a true taste of Mobile, join locals celebrating Mardi Gras at spots like The Royal Scam jazz club. No matter when you visit, expect to find delicious Southern fare and hospitality.
Natural Beauty
Mobile Bay provides scenic shoreline views and recreational opportunities like deep sea fishing charters. Nearby Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches along the coast with hiking trails, camping, and unspoiled beaches.
Inland, Bellingrath Gardens and Home impresses visitors with 65 acres of floral beauty.
With its coastal setting and 300 years of history, Mobile offers an authentically Southern experience.
Quick Facts about Mobile
| Population | 187,746 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Mobile County |
| Postal code | 36601–36695 |
| Phone Area Codes | 251 |
| Official name | Mobile |
| Water as percent of area | 22.62% |
| Land as percent of area | 77.38% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6944,-88.0431 |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | Mobile is capital of Mobile County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1702 (324 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:06:51 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Mobile is located at 30°41'40"N 88°2'35"W (30.6943600, -88.0430500).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mobile decreased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 195,111 | - | census |
| 2011 | 193,801 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 193,761 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 193,288 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 192,582 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 191,975 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 191,472 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 190,190 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 189,809 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 188,720 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 187,746 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 188,720 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 194,659 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 187,041 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 195,111 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 43.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 51.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 41.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 12,178 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,160 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $401 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $857 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 78,142 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 488,514 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,206,244 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,274,416 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 3,661,456 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,794 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,321 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,218 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 20,118 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,703 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,644 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,808 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,250 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,275 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 16,639 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,402.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 139.11 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,160 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $401 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $857 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 78,142 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 488,514 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,206,244 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,274,416 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 3,661,456 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,794 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,321 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,218 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 20,118 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,703 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,644 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,808 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,250 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,275 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 16,639 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,402.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 139.11 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $837 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $333 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $600 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,261 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.19 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,807 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,345 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 150,597 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,480 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,398 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,307 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 194 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 227 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 438 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 586.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.43 |
Best Things to Do in Mobile
1USS Alabama
2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36603, United States View details
Phone: +12514332703 | Website available
2Medal of Honor Park
1711 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36609, United States View details
Phone: +12512081650 | Website available
3Municipal (Langan) Park
4901 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608, United States View details
Phone: +12512081650 | Website available
4Bienville Square
150 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36607, United States View details
Phone: +12512081600 | Website available
5Exploreum Science Center & Poarch Band of Creek Indians Digital Dome Theater
65 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States View details
Phone: +12512086893 | Website available
Where to Eat in Mobile
1Whataburger
2461 Government Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606, United States View details
Phone: +12514781205 | Website available
2Steak 'n Shake
3125 Government Blvd, Mobile, AL 36606, United States View details
Phone: +12514762668 | Website available
3IHOP
4375 Rangeline Rd, Mobile, AL 36619, United States View details
Phone: +12512177313 | Website available
4Dreamland BBQ
3314 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607, United States View details
Phone: +12514799898 | Website available
5Moe's Original BBQ
701 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36602, United States View details
Phone: +12514107427 | Website available
Where to Stay in Mobile
1Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States View details
Phone: +12514384000 | Website available
2The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa
26 N Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States View details
Phone: +12513382000 | Website available
3The Admiral, a Wyndham Hotel
251 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States View details
Phone: +12514328000 | Website available
4Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile- Downtown Historic District
62 S Royal St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States View details
Phone: +12514368787 | Website available
5Holiday Inn Mobile-Dwtn/Hist. District, an IHG Hotel
301 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602, United States View details
Phone: +12516940100 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Mobile
1City of Mobile
Mobile Government Plaza, 205 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602 View details
Phone: +12512085311 | Website available
2Prichard City Hall
216 E Prichard Ave, Mobile, AL 36610 View details
Phone: +12514572613 | Website available
3Mobile City Council
205 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602 View details
Phone: +12512087441 | Website available
4Infirmary Health
5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile, AL 36607, United States View details
Phone: +12514352400 | Website available
5University Hospital Office Park
Mobile, AL 36609, United States View details
People born in Mobile (200)
People born in Mobile, including professional baseball player, shortstop Ozzie Smith, baseball player Hank Aaron, politician James M. Richardson, .
More notable people
- William Crawford Gorgas (22nd Surgeon General of the United States Army) he was born in 03/10/1854
- Tim Cook (American business executive) he was born in 01/11/1960
- Lindsey Harding (American basketball player) she was born in 12/06/1984
- Alexis Herman (American politician) she was born in 16/07/1947
- Gregory Benford (Science fiction author and astrophysicist) he was born in 30/01/1941
- Ethan A. Hitchcock (American diplomat) he was born in 19/09/1835
- George Godfrey (American boxer) he was born in 25/01/1897
- Allison Moorer (American country music singer and musician) she was born in 21/06/1972
- Alva Belmont (American suffragette and socialite) she was born in 17/01/1853
- Alvin Burroughs (American musician) he was born in 21/11/1911
- DeMarcus Cousins (American basketball player) he was born in 13/08/1990
- Cootie Williams (American trumpeter) he was born in 10/07/1911
- Oscar Hugh Lipscomb (Roman Catholic archbishop) he was born in 21/09/1931
- Fayard Nicholas (Choreographer, dancer, actor) he was born in 20/10/1914
- Satchel Paige (American baseball player and coach; Negro Leagues) he was born in 07/07/1906
- Jake Peavy (American baseball player) he was born in 31/05/1981
- Nick Fairley (American football player) he was born in 23/01/1988
- Don Siegelman (51st Governor of Alabama) he was born in 24/02/1946
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mobile, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102030 | Bishop State Community College | Mobile (AL) | 36603-5898 |
| 444440 | Blue Cliff Career College | Mobile (AL) | 36606 |
| 455707 | Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound | Mobile (AL) | 36606 |
| 102234 | Spring Hill College | Mobile (AL) | 36608-1791 |
| 366535 | Remington College-Mobile Campus | Mobile (AL) | 36609 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mobile, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOG | Mobile Bus Station | 2545 Government Blvd. | BUS |
| MTV | Mt. Vernon, AL | 20890 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| BIG | Biloxi, MS | 820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | BUS |
| JAA | Jackson, AL | 3603 North College Avenue | BUS |
| GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Mobile.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mobil Post Office | Mobile (AL) | 36601 |
| Midtown Post Office | Mobile (AL) | 36604 |
| L Post Office | Mobile (AL) | 36606 |
| Prichard Post Office | Mobile (AL) | 36610 |
| Crichton Post Office | Mobile (AL) | 36607 |
Other cities in Mobile County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mobile County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prichard | 21,294 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Tillmans Corner | 17,398 | Census designated place |
| Saraland | 14,671 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Satsuma | 6,206 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Theodore | 6,130 | Place in Alabama, USA |
| Semmes | 5,736 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Chickasaw | 5,659 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Citronelle | 3,873 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Grand Bay | 3,672 | Census designated place |
| Bayou La Batre | 2,457 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Creola | 2,032 | City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Mount Vernon | 1,518 | Town in Mobile County, Alabama |
| Dauphin Island | 1,366 | Island and town in the U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Mobile distances to largest Alabama cities