Alabama

Financial data for local governments across Alabama

172 Cities
67 Counties
290 Towns
129 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Alabama.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
AL state personal income tax Alabama uses graduated individual income-tax rates of 2%, 4%, and 5%. Current ALDOR guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Alabama individual income tax
AL sales and use tax (base) Alabama general state sales and use tax rate is 4%; local city/county rates can apply in addition. Current ALDOR state sales/use rate table (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Alabama state sales and use tax rates; Alabama sales and use tax rates
AL property tax policy (county-administered assessments) Most taxable real and personal property is assessed locally at the county level, while the state handles public utility property. Current ALDOR property-tax guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Needs review Alabama property tax division

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

5,054,253 Population
$62,027 Median Household Income
$195,100 Median Home Value
39.3 Median Age
15.6% Poverty Rate
4.8% Unemployment Rate
69.9% Homeownership Rate
27.8% Bachelor's+ Rate

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