Download
Share
Contents
Save
Collection 5 Resources

Alabama Population by Age

The median age in Alabama is 39.3, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.23% were under the age of 15, 20.10% aged 15 to 29, 44.34% aged 30 to 64, 15.58% aged 65 to 84, and 1.74% were 85 years of age and older.
Neilsberg Research Avatar
By Neilsberg Research
Updated Jul 26, 2024

Alabama population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Alabama's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 291,856 5.8%
5 to 9 years 299,204 5.95%
10 to 14 years 326,010 6.48%
15 to 19 years 341,537 6.79%
20 to 24 years 340,965 6.78%
25 to 29 years 328,225 6.53%
30 to 34 years 320,441 6.37%
35 to 39 years 307,414 6.11%
40 to 44 years 308,992 6.15%
45 to 49 years 307,011 6.11%
50 to 54 years 317,693 6.32%
55 to 59 years 332,047 6.6%
60 to 64 years 335,663 6.68%
65 to 69 years 286,103 5.69%
70 to 74 years 233,497 4.64%
75 to 79 years 159,395 3.17%
80 to 84 years 104,450 2.08%
85 years and over 87,589 1.74%
Need population insights or broader demographics data for Alabama?
We can help you with custom data for Alabama, covering cities and counties within the state, or across the entire USA!
Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time ✎ Custom Dataset: Alabama Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

Alabama population by age group

Key stats
1.6 million
Population under 25 years
1.27 million
Population aged 25-44
1.29 million
Population aged 45-64
871,034
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Alabama population by age group.

The largest age group is 15 to 19 years with a population of 341,537 (6.79% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
Neilsberg logo

The largest age group in Alabama was for the group of age 15 to 19 years with a population of 341,537 (6.79%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Alabama was the 85 years and over with a population of 87,589 (1.74%).

Alabama population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Alabama's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Alabama population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 3.05 million (60.59% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
Neilsberg logo

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 1,110,642 22.09%
18 to 64 years 3,046,416 60.59%
65 years and over 871,034 17.32%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Alabama 's population under 18 was 22.09%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Alabama's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.59%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Alabama's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 17.32% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Alabama population pyramid

Population pyramid for Alabama is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Alabama's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Alabama, is 28.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Alabama, is 26.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Alabama is 55.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Alabama is 3.7.

FIGURE 3

Alabama population pyramid

Alabama population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
Neilsberg logo

Here's the Alabama's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 149,474 142,382 291,856
5 to 9 years 153,738 145,466 299,204
10 to 14 years 165,485 160,525 326,010
15 to 19 years 172,017 169,520 341,537
20 to 24 years 172,018 168,947 340,965
25 to 29 years 164,554 163,671 328,225
30 to 34 years 156,517 163,924 320,441
35 to 39 years 149,525 157,889 307,414
40 to 44 years 152,291 156,701 308,992
45 to 49 years 150,412 156,599 307,011
50 to 54 years 156,116 161,577 317,693
55 to 59 years 161,037 171,010 332,047
60 to 64 years 161,646 174,017 335,663
65 to 69 years 133,470 152,633 286,103
70 to 74 years 107,608 125,889 233,497
75 to 79 years 69,127 90,268 159,395
80 to 84 years 42,508 61,942 104,450
85 years and over 28,452 59,137 87,589

Things to know

What is the population of Alabama under 18?

Alabama's population under the age of 18 is 1.11 million, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.09% of the total resident population of Alabama.

What is the aging population in Alabama?

Alabama's population aged 65 years and above was 871,034. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 17.32% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2024
Alabama Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Alabama Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Alabama population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Alabama. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Alabama by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Alabama.

Key observations

The largest age group in Alabama was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 341,537 (6.79%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Alabama was the 85 years and over years with a population of 87,589 (1.74%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Alabama is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Alabama total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Alabama Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Alabama Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Alabama - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Alabama population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Alabama. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 3.05 million (60.59% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Alabama population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Alabama is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Alabama is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Alabama Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Alabama Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Alabama population pyramid, which represents the Alabama population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Alabama, is 28.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Alabama, is 26.9.
  • Total dependency ratio for Alabama is 55.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Alabama is 3.7.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Alabama population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Alabama for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Alabama for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Alabama for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Alabama Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

Explore related topics

Alabama Demographics Alabama Population

Explore more

About the author

Neilsberg Research Avatar
Neilsberg Research
Neilsberg Research team are data scientists with expertise in processing, analysis and visualization of big data helping small businesses make right decisions.
Read more from Neilsberg Research ➔

Share

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional such as a lawyer or accountant before making a decision. Many of the products and services featured here are from our affiliate partners. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Read advertiser disclosure.
Collection 5 Resources