Alabama Population by Age

The median age in Alabama is 39.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.55% were under the age of 15, 19.77% aged 15 to 29, 44.78% aged 30 to 64, 15.22% aged 65 to 84, and 1.68% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

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 295,632 5.92%
5 to 9 years 301,814 6.04%
10 to 14 years 329,794 6.6%
15 to 19 years 329,732 6.6%
20 to 24 years 326,900 6.54%
25 to 29 years 331,435 6.63%
30 to 34 years 315,812 6.32%
35 to 39 years 309,796 6.2%
40 to 44 years 305,314 6.11%
45 to 49 years 313,389 6.27%
50 to 54 years 320,542 6.41%
55 to 59 years 337,355 6.75%
60 to 64 years 335,733 6.72%
65 to 69 years 282,913 5.66%
70 to 74 years 228,989 4.58%
75 to 79 years 148,131 2.96%
80 to 84 years 100,678 2.01%
85 years and over 83,716 1.68%
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Alabama population by age group

Key stats
1,583,872
Population under 25 years
1,262,357
Population aged 25-44
1,307,019
Population aged 45-64
844,427
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Alabama's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Alabama population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 337,355 (6.75% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Alabama was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 337,355 (6.75%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Alabama was the 85+ years with a population of 83,716 (1.68%).

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
The pie chart shows Alabama's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Alabama population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 3,030,867 (60.65% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 1,122,381 22.46%
18 to 64 years 3,030,867 60.65%
85 years and over 844,427 16.9%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Alabama's population under 18 was 22.46%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Alabama's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.65%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Alabama's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.90% as compared to 16.04% 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 28.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Alabama, is 26.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Alabama is 54.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Alabama is 3.8.
The graph shows Alabama's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Alabama population pyramid i.e. Alabama population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 151,356 144,276 295,632
5 to 9 years 155,081 146,733 301,814
10 to 14 years 167,636 162,158 329,794
15 to 19 years 167,335 162,397 329,732
20 to 24 years 163,617 163,283 326,900
25 to 29 years 165,130 166,305 331,435
30 to 34 years 154,019 161,793 315,812
35 to 39 years 149,660 160,136 309,796
40 to 44 years 149,679 155,635 305,314
45 to 49 years 153,164 160,225 313,389
50 to 54 years 156,801 163,741 320,542
55 to 59 years 164,053 173,302 337,355
60 to 64 years 160,033 175,700 335,733
65 to 69 years 132,156 150,757 282,913
70 to 74 years 105,919 123,070 228,989
75 to 79 years 65,847 82,284 148,131
80 to 84 years 40,690 59,988 100,678
85 years and over 27,527 56,189 83,716
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Things to know

What is the population of Alabama under 18?

Alabama's population under the age of 18 is 1,122,381, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 22.46% of the total resident population of Alabama.

What is the aging population in Alabama?

Alabama's population aged 65 years and above was 844,427. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.90% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Alabama Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Alabama age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
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 55-59 years with a population of 337,355 (6.75%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Alabama was the 85+ years with a population of 83,716 (1.68%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Alabama population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
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 $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Alabama population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
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 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 28.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Alabama, is 26.2.
  • Total dependency ratio for Alabama is 54.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Alabama is 3.8.

Alabama population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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.

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