884,210 seniors call Alabama home — 17.5% of the population.
Alabama has the largest senior population in the nation, with 85,944 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 39.3 years.
Seniors in Alabama have a median household income of $71,763. About 11.1% of seniors live below the poverty line. 37.2% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | 110,182 | 16.5% |
| 2 | Mobile County | 70,108 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Madison County | 61,396 | 15.5% |
| 4 | Baldwin County | 51,326 | 21.4% |
| 5 | Shelby County | 37,189 | 16.4% |
| 6 | Montgomery County | 35,962 | 15.8% |
| 7 | Tuscaloosa County | 32,169 | 13.7% |
| 8 | Lee County | 22,970 | 12.9% |
| 9 | Morgan County | 22,123 | 17.9% |
| 10 | Calhoun County | 20,939 | 18.0% |