
Alabama
State in United States
Alabama has a land area of 50,633.2 square miles and a water area of 1,773.0 square miles. It is the 28th largest state by area. Alabama is bordered by Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
Population and People
Total Population
5,039,877Data from Census Bureau
Average Age
39.8 YearData from Census Bureau
Senior Population (65 years and older)
885,809Data from Census Bureau
Veterans
8.1%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$79,298Data from Census Bureau
Poverty
25.9%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
4,025,864Data from Census Bureau
Unemployed
3.1%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
1,967,559Data from Census Bureau
Median Gross Rent (in dollars)
$861Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
56.6%Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
43.4%Data from Census Bureau
Median Home Price (in dollars)
$172,800Data from Census Bureau
Renter Rate
589,627Data from Census Bureau
Homeownership Rate
1,377,932Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
16.3%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Alabama is located in Atlanta Regional Office. Within Alabama there are . Throughout Alabama there are 144 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
FIELD OFFICES HUD: ALABAMA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: ALABAMA
TANF OFFICE HUD: ALABAMA
Alabama Family Assistance Program
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery AL, 36130

TANF Office
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LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: ALABAMA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: ALABAMA
Population by Age Range in Alabama
Age and Sex
39.8 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Alabama

Age and Sex
39.8 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Alabama
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Alabama
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Alabama
Older Population
17.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Alabama

Older Population
17.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Alabama
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Alabama
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Alabama
Veterans
8.10 +/- 0.3
Veterans in Alabama

Veterans
8.10 +/- 0.3
Veterans in Alabama
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Alabama
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Alabama
Median Household Income
$53,913 +/- $781
Median Household Income in Alabama

Median Household Income
$53,913 +/- $781
Median Household Income in Alabama
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Alabama
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Alabama
Poverty
16.10 +/- 0.5
Poverty in Alabama

Poverty
16.10 +/- 0.5
Poverty in Alabama
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Alabama
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Alabama
Educational Attainment
27.40 +/- 0.5
Educational Attainment in Alabama

Educational Attainment
27.40 +/- 0.5
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Alabama
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Alabama
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Alabama
Employment rate
54.10% +/- 0.4%
Employment rate in Alabama

Employment rate
54.10% +/- 0.4%
Employment rate in Alabama
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: ALABAMA

Alabama HUD Field Office Alabama HUD Field Office updates, training opportunities and happenings.
HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southeast Region To self-register to receive updates and announcements for the Multifamily Housing Southeast region, enter your e-mail address, select the Southeast Region subscription topic, then select the specific state(s) you would like to subscribe to.
The purpose of the distribution list is to provide an efficient way for property owners, management companies, sponsors, developers, and other interested parties to stay informed.
Region IV Environmental Team Mailing List This list is intended to inform persons with environmental review responsibilities of training announcements, regulatory updates and policy announcements regarding completion of environmental reviews pursuant to NEPA as implemented by HUD regulations. Mailings that do not address national matters, will focus primarily on items specific to HUD Region IV.
Affordable Housing Types
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Government Assistance Programs
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023