Population of Alabama

Analysis# Alabama Population Analysis Alabama's population of 5.13 million in 2024 ranks 24th nationally, reflecting modest growth of 7.41% over the past decade—a rate substantially below the U.S. average of approximately 7.4% overall but indicating Alabama's slower demographic expansion relative to faster-growing states. The state's peak growth occurred in the 1910s, demonstrating that Alabama's most significant population surge happened over a century ago, with subsequent decades showing declining growth momentum relative to that baseline. This trajectory suggests Alabama has faced long-term challenges in population attraction and retention compared to economically dynamic regions, particularly in recent decades.