ALABAMA
ALABAMA HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
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Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
ALABAMA POPULATION DENSITY
Alabama Land Area - 50,645 square miles
YEAR | PEOPLE PER SQUARE MILE |
|---|---|
2020 | 99.2 |
2010 | 94.4 |
2000 | 87.8 |
1990 | 79.8 |
1980 | 76.9 |
1970 | 68.0 |
1960 | 64.5 |
1950 | 60.5 |
1940 | 55.9 |
1930 | 52.3 |
1920 | 46.4 |
1910 | 42.2 |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
ALABAMA POPULATION BY COUNTY
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SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
FARMS AND GREEN SPACE
According to a USDA 2024 Study - For the years 2020 to 2023 Alabama alone lost a total of 300,000 acres of farm land. Showing a significant increase of recent land lost for farming
According to the American Farmland Trust - By 2040, depending on how Alabama handles development, it could lose a projected 310,800 to 751,500 acres of farmland.
ALABAMA POPULATION NEWS ARTICLES
Three Kansas lakes under watches, warnings for toxic algae – May 1, 2026
Over $460,000 available to address sewage and stormwater needs in Kansas – Apr 30, 2026
'Accountability is needed': Kansas community seeks justice 50 years after dangerous chemical spill – May 7, 2026
Kansas landowners push back on power line project as regulators cite reliability needs – April 22, 2026
‘Sound Science’ Bills Limiting State Environmental Regulations Set ‘Insurmountable Burden of Proof,’ Scientists Say – Mar 7, 2026
How a national bird shortage is impacting Alabama + what is being done to help – Mar 6, 2026
Get the Facts: Alabama bill would ban weather modification, sparking debates about chemtrails vs. contrails – Feb 19, 2026
State population growth slows amid immigration crackdown – Feb 16, 2026
State of Alabama's estuaries report highlights growth, climate and restoration efforts – Feb 11, 2026
Foreign migration to Alabama declines by 60% in 2025 – Feb 3, 2026
This Alabama river beloved by kayakers and swimmers is being poisoned with toxic metals, lawsuit claims – Oct 16, 2025
Out-of-state transplants fueled Alabama’s population growth in 2024 – Oct 13, 2025
Bessemer changes its laws to accommodate data centers despite stiff opposition – Oct 12, 2025
Alabama has one of the strictest immigration laws in US. Turns out, it’s rarely enforced – Oct 4, 2025
Lake Purdy levels drop drastically as Birmingham faces driest September since 2021 – Oct 2, 2025
Huntsville prioritizes smart growth as population continues to increase – Aug 8, 2025
US farmers devastated after record-setting rains leave crops rotting: 'We've got farmers posting some pictures of just whole fields under water' – June 29, 2025
Environmental Groups Successfully Petition Alabama to Update Water Toxicity Standards – June 25, 2025
More Alabama counties sign on to help ICE detain, jail immigrants – June 11, 2025
In One of the Nation’s Most Polluted Communities, Trump Terminates Funding for Air Monitoring – June 7, 2025
Sinking Homes, Climate Damage, Explosion Risks: New Government Review Outlines the Costs of One Mine Expansion – June 5, 2025
Which fast-growing Alabama college city still has a ‘small-town feel?’ – June 3, 2025
Alabama “dreamers” no longer eligible for the Affordable Care Act, for now – Dec 10, 2024
No Major Changes in the Alabama Drought Situation. Beneficial Rain Coming Soon! – Dec 5, 2024
Counties in Alabama where landslides pose the greatest threat = Dec 2, 2024
Environmental groups plan challenge to Alabama Power power plant acquisition – Nov 27, 2024
Alabama has some of the highest utility rates across the country, new report shows – Nov 25, 2024
Alabama K-12 enrollment rises slightly, bucking national trends – Nov 19, 2024
Montgomery combating climate change through Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative – Sept 20, 2024
Alabama environmental groups file lawsuit against Bluestone Coke over alleged pollution violations – Sept 13, 2024
Residents, state leaders seek answers about Haitian immigrants in Talladega County – Sept 12, 2024
Alabama expands wildlife protection area with $16 million land acquisition in Fort Morgan – Aug 28, 2024
Supreme Court decision clears the way for Alabama's legal challenge of the EPA – June 27, 2024
Troubled Waters: Removing toxic PFAS from water in North Alabama – June 18, 2024
An Alabama Coal Plant Once Again Nabs the Dubious Title of the Nation’s Worst Greenhouse Gas Polluter – October 29, 2023
Alabama Has Become the Nation’s Toxic Waste Disposal – October 20, 2023
Alabama Wood Pellet Mill Seeks Millions in Climate Funds, but Critics Say It Won’t Cut CO2 – October 18, 2023
Alabama Governor Deploys National Guard Troops to Address Southern Border Crisis – October 14, 2023
Tuscaloosa counts over 100,000 residents in updated 2020 Census – October 5, 2023
These U.S. states have the best and the worst tap water: Kentucky ranked No. 1 while Alabama came in dead last – July 10, 2023
Discover the Largest Cities in Alabama (By Population, Total Area, and Economic Impact) – July 8, 2023
DeKalb, Fort Payne schools to add Pre-K classes – June 29, 2023
These 24 Alabama towns no longer count as urban areas, according to U.S. Census – January 6, 2023
St. Clair County commission declares Moody landfill fire a local emergency – January 3, 2023