Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Mobile County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 412,992 and a population density of 97 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 412,716 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mobile. The county was created 213 years ago in 1812.
County Snapshot
Mobile County at a glance
Mobile County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
14
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
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MobilePopulation 187,746
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Mobile County
| Population | 412,716 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Twitter username | mobilecountyal |
| Plate code | 2 |
| Area | 4258 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 25.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 74.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6852,-88.1975 |
| Altitude | 233 feet / 71 meters |
| Capital | Mobile |
| Establishment | December 18, 1812 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:38:58 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 97 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mobile County is located at 30°41'7"N 88°11'51"W (30.6851500, -88.1975300). It has 3 neighbors: Washington County, Jackson County and Baldwin County.
Mobile County map
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The largest city of Mobile County is Mobile with a population of 187,746. Other cities include, Prichard population 21,294, Saraland population 14,671, Satsuma population 6,206 and Theodore population 6,130. See all Mobile County cities & populated places.
Mobile County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mobile County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| 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. |
Weather
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mobile County decreased by 0.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 412,992 | - | census |
| 2011 | 413,068 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 413,816 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 413,918 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 414,149 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 414,462 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 414,945 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 414,045 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 413,908 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 413,210 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 412,716 | -0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Mobile County (5)
People born in Mobile County, including musician Jerry Lott, United States federal judge Harry Theophilus Toulmin, politician Chad Fincher, .
More notable people
- Jack W. Williams (Alabama politician)
- Charles Octavius Boothe he was born in 13/06/1845
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
| Etowah County | 102,371 | County in Alabama, United States |