Alabama by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
46th highest of 51 · 2024

$63,999

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
19th highest of 51 · 2025

352.8

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
43rd highest of 51 · 2024

$1,007

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
33rd highest of 51 · September 2026

3.5%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
7th highest of 51 · 2024

15.6%

U.S.: 12.5%