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Northport, AL

Tuscaloosa CountyElev. 67 m
Population
30,991
Median home
$258,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Northport

Northport is a city in Alabama with about 30,991 residents. Northport sits in Tuscaloosa County. The median age is 36.2 and the median household income is $77,781. Homes carry a median value of $258,800, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.2%). Around 37% 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
30,991
Median age
36.2
Median household income
$77,781
Per-capita income
$37,655
Poverty rate
12.6%
High-school grad or higher
91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
23.1 min
Work from home
4.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66.2%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black26.4%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.7%
Sales & office18.1%
Service13.8%
Production, transportation & material moving12.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$258,800
Median gross rent
$954/mo
Owner-occupied
60.9%
Median year built
1992
Households
12,396
Avg. household size
2.43

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Northport has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading30%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Northside High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Tuscaloosa County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
CollinsRiverside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Echols Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Northport Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Northside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Crestmont Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
FaucettVestavia Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Flatwoods Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Huntington Place Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–4
Matthews Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Northport Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Walker Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lloyd Wood Education CenterOtherGrades -1–12

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime13% above national
Northport436
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 70% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% below national
Northport1,853
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Tuscaloosa County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Northport sits in Tuscaloosa County. Elevation ~67 m.

Map of Northport
Northport, AL
Where Northport is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wilson-Clements HouseShirley, James, House
Notable people from Northport
Herbert JonesFrank LaryAl LaryAndre RoyalClark Boler
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Nearby cities
Tuscaloosa (4 mi)Hueytown (35 mi)Bessemer (37 mi)Helena (41 mi)Alabaster (45 mi)Hoover (46 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Northport, AL (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Northport, Alabama.

Patricia Ann Harris, 53
Northport · Tuscaloosa County · 35473
AKA Patricia Ann Simpson
Kenneth Earl Moore, 49
Northport · Tuscaloosa County · 35475
AKA Kenneth E Moore
Christopher Lee Miller, 52
Northport · Tuscaloosa County · 35475
AKA Chris Miller
Robert Dustin Lee, 40
Northport · Tuscaloosa County · 35475
Robert Douglas Smith, 41
Northport · Tuscaloosa County · 35475
AKA Robert Smith, Robert D Smith

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

Northport — frequently asked

What is the population of Northport, Alabama?
Northport has a population of about 30,991, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Northport?
The median home value in Northport is $258,800, and the median gross rent is $954/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Northport safe? What is the crime rate?
Northport Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 436 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Northport face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Tuscaloosa County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Northport?
Northport has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Northport?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Northport. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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