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Mobile, AL

Founded 1702Mobile CountyElev. 3 m
Population
185,097
Median home
$170,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
59
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Mobile

Mobile is home to roughly 185,097 residents. Mobile was founded in 1702 and sits in Mobile County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $51,090. Homes carry a median value of $170,300, and about 51% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (52.7%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
185,097
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$51,090
Per-capita income
$32,893
Poverty rate
18.9%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
22.7 min
Work from home
8.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White39.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black52.7%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Sales & office21%
Service19.3%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$170,300
Median gross rent
$1,029/mo
Owner-occupied
51.4%
Median year built
1974
Households
77,587
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Mobile has 59 public schools — 33 elementary, 13 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 16 schools
Reading28%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Acceleration Day and Evening AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Baker High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ben C Rain High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Continuous Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12
Evening Educational OptionsHighGrades 10–12
John L Leflore Magnet SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lillie B Williamson High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Murphy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
WP Davidson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Acceleration Preparatory AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Barton Academy For Advanced World StudiesMiddleGrades 6–9
Bernice J Causey Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Booker T Washington Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Burns Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime131% above national
Mobile891
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 61% higher than 2020
2020–2023
property crime28% above national
Mobile2,495
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 33% lower than 2020
2020–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mobile Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mobile.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Mobile County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mobile is in Mobile County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mobile was founded in 1702 and sits in Mobile County. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of Mobile
Mobile, AL
Where Mobile is
HuntsvilleBirminghamMontgomeryMobileTuscaloosaHoover
Historic places

95 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 4 National Historic Landmarks.

Mobile City HallGovernment Street Presbyterian ChurchUSS DRUM (submarine)USS ALABAMA (battleship)Greene-Marston HouseCavellero HouseColey BuildingWeems House
Notable people from Mobile
Tim CookLloyd J. Austin IIIHank AaronLaverne CoxGregory BenfordAron JóhannssonDeMarcus CousinsKathryn P. HireClifton WilliamsWilliam Crawford Gorgas
People searches in Mobile
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Nearby cities
Prichard (7 mi)Daphne (13 mi)Saraland (13 mi)Fairhope (17 mi)Foley (32 mi)Gulf Shores (36 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mobile, AL (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mobile, Alabama.

Ryan Oneal Robinson, 37ABSCONDER
Mobile · Mobile County · 36619
AKA Mookie Robinson
Pedro Rodriguez Arellano, 50
Mobile · Interstate County
AKA Pedro Arrellano, Miguel Angelo Lopes
Sanchez Quinyon Martin, 35
Mobile · Mobile County · 36617
AKA Kenneth Leon Martin
Paul Russell Brown, 45
Mobile · Mobile County · 36619
Andrew Wyman Moore, 57
Mobile · Mobile County · 36619
Joshua Dwayne Walker, 35ABSCONDER
Mobile · Mobile County · 36619
AKA Joshua Walker, Joshua D Walker
Joshua Mark Davis, 38
Mobile · 36608
AKA Joshua Davis
Charles Jewaun Thomas, 31
Mobile · Mobile County · 36605
Joseph Nmn Williams, 69
Mobile · Mobile County · 36603
Steven Labarian Mitchell, 53
Mobile · Mobile County · 36609
Steven Lamont Scott, 37
Mobile · Mobile County · 36695
AKA Steve None
Stephen Arnold Wilson, 72
Mobile · Mobile County · 36609
AKA Steve Wilson, Steven Wilson
Carlos Antonio Williams, 55
Mobile · 36606
Centennial Lavorice Robinson, 47ABSCONDER
Mobile · Mobile County · 36606
AKA Cece Robinson, Cece Robinsion
Anthony Allen Wilson Sr, 60
Mobile · 36604
AKA Anthony Allen Wilson, Anthony A Wilson Sr
William Melvin Brown, 50
Mobile · 36618
AKA Otis Anderson, Anthony Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mobile — frequently asked

What is the population of Mobile, Alabama?
Mobile has a population of about 185,097, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mobile?
The median home value in Mobile is $170,300, and the median gross rent is $1,029/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mobile safe? What is the crime rate?
Mobile Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 891 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mobile face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mobile County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Mobile?
Mobile has 59 public schools (33 elementary, 13 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mobile?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Mobile. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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