Alabama


Map of Alabama

Alabama

Known as the Heart of Dixie, Alabama features diverse geography from mountains to beaches with rich civil rights history and strong manufacturing sector.

Capital: Montgomery

Population: 5.07 million

Electoral Votes: 9

Governor: Kay Ivey (Republican)

Largest City: Huntsville

State Website: alabama.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Katie Britt
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Kay Ivey
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Mobile

Bradley Byrne
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Dothan

Martha Roby
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Montgomery

Mike Rogers
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Anniston

Robert Aderholt
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 5
Huntsville

Mo Brooks
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 6
Florence

Gary Palmer
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 7
Birmingham

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 12/14/1819

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Audemus jura nostra defendere (We dare defend our rights)”

Nickname: Heart of Dixie

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 39.4 years

Male: 48.3%

Female: 51.7%

Economic Data

Average Income: $52,478

Income Rank: 46

Poverty Rate: 15.5%

Annual Budget: $33 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $208,400

Average Rent: $978

Property Tax Rate: 0.4%

Home Owners: 68.8%

Renters: 31.2%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 85.8%

Some College: 28.5%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 9.7%

Education Ranking: 45

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 47

Crime Rate: 504.7 per 100k

Population Density: 97.9 per sq mi