Mobile Public RecordsAlabama

As of 2022, Mobile, Alabama, has a population of approximately 184,000. The median age is 37.7 years. Females make up 52.5% of the population, while males comprise 47.5%. The city’s racial and ethnic composition is about 51.2% Black or African American, 40.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian, and 3.4% reporting two or more races.

Mobile, AL offers a median home price of $183,000 (as of early 2024), with homeownership rates around 53%. The median monthly rent stands at approximately $1,050. Property values have risen about 4% year-over-year, signaling a steady market. Housing types include historic downtown homes, modern subdivisions like West Mobile, and waterfront properties along Mobile Bay. Popular neighborhoods include Midtown, Spring Hill, and Dauphin Acres. Property tax rates are relatively low at 0.43%, below the national average, making Mobile an affordable choice for both owners and renters.

Mobile, AL relies heavily on personal vehicles, with about 89% of commuters driving alone and only 0.3% using public transit (The Wave Transit System). The average one-way commute time is around 23 minutes, slightly below the national average. Vehicle ownership is high: about 92% of households have access to a car. The city’s transportation infrastructure includes I-10, I-65, and the Mobile River Bridge. Key employment hubs include Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, the Port of Mobile, and downtown healthcare and government centers. Public transit ridership remains low due to limited service coverage and frequency.

Mobile, AL hosts major hospitals like USA Health University Hospital and Mobile Infirmary, alongside multiple clinics. As of 2023, around 13% of local residents uninsured, below the AL average; ~70% are White, 36% Black/African American, with a median age of 37. Major health concerns include diabetes (11% prevalence), heart disease, and obesity (39% adult rate). The city features over 1,000 practicing providers. Access is somewhat limited for low-income residents, though Federally Qualified Health Centers offer sliding-scale care. Emergency departments report approximately 110,000 annual visits across the primary hospitals.

Mobile, Alabama, hosts over 90 public and private schools, including 12 high schools and several institutions offering adult education. The city has a literacy rate around 84% and approximately 24% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Top high schools like Baker High School score 7/10 on GreatSchools. The Mobile County Public School System emphasizes school safety with resource officers in most schools. Educational programs include STEM, AP, and career-technical training. The University of South Alabama and Spring Hill College provide higher education opportunities, serving over 18,000 students collectively in the city.