Mobile County ( ) is a
county
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located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of
Alabama
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. It is the third-most populous county in the state after
Jefferson and
Madison counties. As of the
2020 census, its population was 414,809.
Its
county seat
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is
Mobile, which was founded as a deepwater port on the Mobile River. The only such port in Alabama, it has long been integral to the economy for providing access to inland waterways as well as the
Gulf of Mexico
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.
The city, river, and county were named in honor of ''
Maubila'', a village of the
paramount chief
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Tuskaloosa
Tuskaloosa (less commonly spelled as ''Tuskalusa'', ''Tastaluca'', ''Tuskaluza'') (birthdate unknown, - 1540) was a paramount chief of a Mississippian chiefdom in what is now the U.S. state of Alabama. His people were ancestors to the several s ...
of the regional
Mississippian culture
The Mississippian culture was a collection of Native American societies that flourished in what is now the Midwestern, Eastern, and Southeastern United States from approximately 800 to 1600 CE, varying regionally. It was known for building la ...
. In 1540 he arranged an ambush of soldiers of
Hernando de Soto
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's expedition in an effort to expel them from the territory. The Spaniards were armed with guns and killed many of the
tribe
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. Mobile County and Washington County, Alabama make up the Mobile Metropolitan Statistical Area with a 2020 population of 430,197. The Mobile, AL MSA and Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA make up the much larger Mobile-Daphne-Fairhope CSA with a 2020 population of 661,964.
The northern border of Mobile County and southern area of neighboring Washington County constitute the homeland of the state-recognized tribe of
MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians
The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians is a state-recognized tribe, located in southwest Alabama, with a population largely based in southern Washington County and some membership in northern Mobile County.
The term ''MOWA'' is a portmanteau of Mob ...
, descendants of Choctaw and Creek who stayed in this area during the period of
Indian Removal. They have organized to preserve their culture and language. They were the first of nine tribes to be recognized by the state.
History
This area was occupied for thousands of years by varying cultures of
indigenous people
There is no generally accepted definition of Indigenous peoples, although in the 21st century the focus has been on self-identification, cultural difference from other groups in a state, a special relationship with their traditional territ ...
s. At the time of Spanish expeditions in the early 16th century, it was part of the territory of the
Mississippian culture
The Mississippian culture was a collection of Native American societies that flourished in what is now the Midwestern, Eastern, and Southeastern United States from approximately 800 to 1600 CE, varying regionally. It was known for building la ...
, which constructed major earthwork mounds. It was ruled by the paramount chief
Tuskaloosa
Tuskaloosa (less commonly spelled as ''Tuskalusa'', ''Tastaluca'', ''Tuskaluza'') (birthdate unknown, - 1540) was a paramount chief of a Mississippian chiefdom in what is now the U.S. state of Alabama. His people were ancestors to the several s ...
.
The historic
Choctaw
The Choctaw ( ) people are one of the Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands of the United States, originally based in what is now Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The Choctaw language is a Western Muskogean language. Today, Choct ...
emerged somewhat later, and are believed to be descendants of those earlier peoples. They occupied this area along what early
French traders and colonists called the Mobile River. They also founded the settlement of
Mobile on the river and bay in the early eighteenth century.
The British took over the territory in 1763 (along with other French territories east of the Mississippi River) after defeating the French in the
Seven Years' War
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. During the
American Revolutionary War
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, it came under Spanish rule as part of
Spanish Florida
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. Spain ceded the territory to the United States after the
War of 1812
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.
In the 1830s, the United States forced the
removal of most of the Native American tribes in the area under President
Andrew Jackson
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's policy and an
act of Congress
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to relocate them to
Indian Territory
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west of the Mississippi River. Many of those who remained continued their culture, and took refuge in the swamps in the border area between Mobile and Washington counties. Since the late 20th century, several tribes have reorganized and gained state recognition. Among those is the
MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians
The MOWA Band of Choctaw Indians is a state-recognized tribe, located in southwest Alabama, with a population largely based in southern Washington County and some membership in northern Mobile County.
The term ''MOWA'' is a portmanteau of Mob ...
, which was recognized as a tribe in 1979 by the state. The people have long been based in this area of the former Choctaw homeland, along the northern border of Mobile County and the southern border of Washington County.
After more than a century of European settlement, beginning with French colonists, Mobile County was organized by the state legislature and the proclamation of Governor Holmes of the
Mississippi Territory
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on December 18, 1812.
When Mississippi was separated and admitted as a state on December 10, 1817, after adopting its constitution on August 15, 1817, Mobile County became part of what was called the
Alabama Territory
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. Two years later, the county became part of the state of Alabama, granted
statehood
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A country often has a single state, with various administrat ...
on December 14, 1819.
The city of Mobile, first settled by French colonists in the early 18th century as part of ''
La Louisiane
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,'' was designated as the county seat from the early days of the county.
Both the county and city derive their name from
Fort Louis de la Mobile
Mobile ( , ) is a city and the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The population was 187,041 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. After a successful vote to annex areas west of the city limits in July 2023, Mobil ...
, a French fortification established (near present-day
Axis, Alabama) in 1702. The word "Mobile" is believed to stem from a
Choctaw
The Choctaw ( ) people are one of the Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands of the United States, originally based in what is now Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The Choctaw language is a Western Muskogean language. Today, Choct ...
word for "paddlers".
The area was occupied by French colonists from 1702 to 1763, and their influence has been strong in the city. It was ruled by the British from 1763 to 1780, when more American colonists began to enter the territory; and controlled by the Spanish from 1780 to 1813.
At the end of the War of 1812, the United States took over the territory. At that time, new settlers were being attracted to the land, eager to develop short-staple cotton in the uplands area. Invention of the
cotton gin
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made processing of this type of cotton profitable, stimulating wholesale development of new cotton plantations in the
Black Belt during the antebellum years. Mobile developed as a major deepwater port; in the nineteenth century, cotton was its major export.
There were nine documented lynchings in Mobile from 1891 to 1981.
* March 31, 1891 — Zachariah Graham
* October 2, 1906 — Roy Hoyle
* October 2, 1906 — Willie Thompson
* October 2, 1906 — Corneilius Robinson
* September 22, 1907 — Mose Dossett
* January 23, 1909 — Richard Robertson
* July 31, 1910 — Bill Walker
* June 6, 1919 — James E. Lewis
* March 21, 1981 —
Michael Donald
Courthouse fires occurred in the years 1823, 1840, and 1872.
Geography

According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (25.2%) is water.
It is the fourth-largest county in Alabama by land area and second-largest by total area. It includes several islands, including
Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island, formerly Massacre Island (French language, French: ''Île du Massacre'') is an island town in Mobile County, Alabama, Mobile County, Alabama, United States, on a barrier island of the same name, in the Gulf of Mexico. It incorpora ...
,
Gaillard Island and
Mon Louis Island
Mon Louis Island, originally known as Isle aux Maraguans or Miragoine, is an island on the coast of the U.S. state of Alabama, south of Mobile. Located in southeastern Mobile County, it has an average elevation of . Roughly wide and long, it ...
.
Major highways
*
Interstate 10
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*
Interstate 65
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*
Interstate 165
*

planned western bypass
*
U.S. Highway 43
*
U.S. Highway 45
*
U.S. Highway 90
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*
U.S. Highway 98
*
State Route 158
*
State Route 163
*
State Route 188
*
State Route 193
*
State Route 213
*
State Route 217
Transit
*
The Wave Transit System
The Wave Transit System is the operator of public transportation in Mobile, Alabama, operated by the City of Mobile. Eleven local routes service the city and suburban regions, while the modal trolley provides downtown shuttle service. Crossbay serv ...
Adjacent counties
*
Washington County (north)
*
Baldwin County (east)
*
Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 143,252, making it the fifth-most populous county in Mississippi. Its county seat is Pascagoula. The county was named for Andrew ...
(southwest)
*
George County, Mississippi
George County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,350. Its county seat is Lucedale. The county is named for James Z. George, US Senator from Mississippi. George County was inclu ...
(west)
*
Greene County, Mississippi
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(northwest)
National protected areas
*
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (part)
*
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 under the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 to protect one of the largest expanses of undisturbed pine savanna habitats in the Gulf Coastal Plain region. The refuge is located ne ...
(part)
Demographics
2020 census
As of the
2020 census, there were 414,809 people, 163,750 households, and 107,701 families residing in the county. The
population density
Population density (in agriculture: Standing stock (disambiguation), standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geog ...
was There were 184,441 housing units.
The county's largest city,
Mobile (population 187,041 per the 2020 census) is majority minority with African-Americans making up 51.06% of its population.
2010 census
According to the
2010 census, the population of the county comprised the following racial and ethnic groups:
*60.2%
White
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*34.6%
Black
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*0.9%
Native American
*1.8%
Asian
*0.0%
Native Hawaiian
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Hawaiʻi was set ...
or
Pacific Islander
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*1.5%
Two or more races
*2.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
2000 census
As of the
2000 census, there were 399,843 people, 150,179 households, and 106,777 families residing in the county. The
population density
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was . There were 165,101 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 63.07%
White
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, 33.38%
Black
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or
African American
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, 0.67%
Native American, 1.41%
Asian, 0.03%
Pacific Islander
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, 0.40% from
other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population were
Hispanic
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or
Latino of any race.
There were 150,179 households, out of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.50% were
married couples
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living together, 17.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 24.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county, the population dispersal was 27.50% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $33,710, and the median income for a family was $40,378. Males had a median income of $32,329 versus $21,986 for females. The
per capita income
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In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
for the county was $17,178. About 15.60% of families and 18.50% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 26.20% of those under age 18 and 14.60% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local
Mobile County has a limited form of
home rule
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and is governed by a three-member county commission. Each commissioner represents a
single-member district
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In some countries, such as Australia and India ...
and is elected by the voters of that district to serve a four-year term. Each commissioner has an equal vote on the commission. During an elected term, each commissioner serves as President of the Mobile County Commission for 16 months, beginning with the District 1 Commissioner.
As of November 2024, Mobile County Commissioners are:
*District 1 (northern County) – Merceria L. Ludgood (D)
*District 2 (western and central County) – Connie Hudson (R)
*District 3 (southern County) – Randall Dueitt (R)
State
Under the state constitution, the legislature maintains considerable power over county affairs.
Mobile County is represented in the
Alabama Legislature
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by four
senators and nine
representatives.
State Senators representing portions of Mobile County are:
*
Republican Greg Albritton (22nd District),
*
Democrat
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Politics
*A proponent of democracy, or democratic government; a form of government involving rule by the people.
*A member of a Democratic Party:
**Democratic Party (Cyprus) (DCY)
**Democratic Part ...
Vivian Davis Figures
Vivian Davis Figures (born January 24, 1957) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 33rd District in Mobile County since she was elected on January 28, 1997, to serve the remaining term of ...
(33rd District),
*Republican
Jack W. Williams (34th District), and
*Republican
David Sessions (35th District).
State Representatives representing portions of Mobile County are:
*Democrat
Adline Clarke
Adline Cecilia Clarke is an American politician. She has served as a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives for the 97th district since 2013.
She is a former president and director of the Mobile, Alabama chapter of the Natio ...
(97th District),
*Democrat
Napoleon Bracy (98th District),
*Democrat
Sam Jones (99th District),
*Republican
Mark Shirey (100th District),
*Republican
Chris Pringle
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(101st District),
*Republican
Shane Stringer (102nd District),
*Democrat
Barbara Drummond (103rd District),
*Republican
Margie Wilcox
Julia Margaret Wilcox is an American businessperson and politician from Alabama. She is a Republican member of Alabama House of Representatives for district 104.
Early life
Wilcox was born and raised in Theodore, Alabama. In 1980, Wilcox gr ...
(104th District), and
*Republican
Chip Brown (105th District).
Education
In most areas of Mobile County, schools are operated by the
Mobile County Public School System
Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) is a school district based in unincorporated area, unincorporated Mobile County, Alabama, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The system currently serves areas of Mobile County, including the city ...
. The cities of
Chickasaw
The Chickasaw ( ) are an Indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands, United States. Their traditional territory was in northern Mississippi, northwestern and northern Alabama, western Tennessee and southwestern Kentucky. Their language is ...
,
Saraland, and
Satsuma
Satsuma may refer to:
* Satsuma (fruit), a citrus fruit
* ''Satsuma'' (gastropod), a genus of land snails
Places Japan
* Satsuma, Kagoshima, a Japanese town
* Satsuma District, Kagoshima, a district in Kagoshima Prefecture
* Satsuma Domain, a ...
have separate school systems; served by
Chickasaw City Schools,
Saraland Board of Education, and
Satsuma City School System, respectively.
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Mobile County is the home of the University of South Alabama
The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public research university in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was created by the Alabama Legislature in May 1963 and replaced existing extension programs operated in Mobile by the University of Alaba ...
(USA), a public research university divided into ten colleges, including one of Alabama's two state-supported medical schools. USA has an enrollment of over 16,000 students and employs more than 6,000 faculty, administrators, and support staff. It is also home to two private institutions of higher learning. Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College is a private Jesuit college in Mobile, Alabama. It was founded in 1830 by Bishop Michael Portier of Mobile. Along with being the oldest private college or university in the state of Alabama, it was the first Catholic college ...
, founded in 1830, is Catholic and the third-oldest Jesuit college or university in the U.S. Its enrollment is about 1,500 students and it offers 46 academic majors. The University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a private Baptist university in Prichard, Alabama, in Mobile County. It is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention).
History
The university was founded in 1961 by the Alabama ...
, established in 1961 and affiliated with the Alabama Baptist Convention
The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions (ALSBOM) is an autonomous association of Baptist churches in the U.S. state of Alabama formed in 1823. It is one of the state conventions associated with the Southern/Great Commission Baptists.
The ...
(the state convention of the Southern Baptist Convention
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), has an enrollment of about 2,000 and offers 90 academic majors.
Politics
Mobile County is very conservative for an urban county. The last Democrat to win the county was John F. Kennedy
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in 1960 and is one of only 5 counties to back Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913December 26, 2006) was the 38th president of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party, Ford assumed the p ...
over Jimmy Carter
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in 1976. Within the city of Mobile, the margins between the Republican and Democrat candidates are usually between 10 and 19 points. Since 1996, the Democrats have gotten 40-45% of the vote.
Communities
Cities
* Bayou La Batre
Bayou La Batre ( or ) is a city in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Mobile metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,204, down from 2,558 at the 2010 census.
Bayou La Batre is a fishing village wi ...
* Chickasaw
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* Citronelle
Citronelle is a city on the northern border of Mobile County, Alabama, Mobile County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 3,946. It is included in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area a ...
* Creola
* Mobile (county seat)
* Prichard
* Saraland
* Satsuma
Satsuma may refer to:
* Satsuma (fruit), a citrus fruit
* ''Satsuma'' (gastropod), a genus of land snails
Places Japan
* Satsuma, Kagoshima, a Japanese town
* Satsuma District, Kagoshima, a district in Kagoshima Prefecture
* Satsuma Domain, a ...
* Semmes
Towns
* Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island, formerly Massacre Island (French language, French: ''Île du Massacre'') is an island town in Mobile County, Alabama, Mobile County, Alabama, United States, on a barrier island of the same name, in the Gulf of Mexico. It incorpora ...
* Mount Vernon
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Census-designated places
* Axis
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** Coordinate axis of a coordinate system
*** ''x''-axis, ''y''-axis, ''z''-axis, common names ...
* Belle Fontaine
* Bucks
* Calvert (partly in Washington County)
* Chunchula
* Grand Bay
* Gulfcrest
* Movico
* Theodore
* Tillmans Corner
Unincorporated communities
* Alabama Port
* Churchill Downs
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* Cloverdale
* Coden
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COD ...
* Crawford
* Eight Mile
* Fernland
* Heron Bay
* Irvington
* Kushla
* Le Moyne
* Lloyds
* Mauvilla
* Mon Louis
* Pennsylvania
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* St. Elmo
* Tanner Williams
* Union Church
* Whistler
* Wilmer
Ghost town
* Beaver Mills
See also
*
* National Register of Historic Places listings in Mobile County, Alabama
* Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Mobile County, Alabama
References
External links
Mobile County, Alabama
official website
Map of roads/towns in Mobile County
from University of Alabama
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Alabama placenames of Native American origin
1812 establishments in Mississippi Territory
Populated places established in 1812
Mobile metropolitan area