Alabama
2017 Population Estimates
4,874,747
Source: Vintage 2017 Population Estimates
Median Household Income
$ 44,758
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Persons in poverty, percent
17.1 %
Source: 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
Educational Attainment: Percent high school graduate or higher
84.8 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Persons without health insurance, percent
11.6 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Median Housing Value
$ 128,500
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Total Housing Units
2,209,335
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Number of Companies
374,153
Source: 2012 Survey of Business Owners: Company Summary
Male Median Income
$ 30,533
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Female Median Income
$ 18,661
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Veterans
351,461
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

Moving Specifics

Registering your Car: Upon becoming a resident of Alabama, you have 30 days to register your vehicle at the offices of county license plate-issuing officials in the county in which you are residing. You have to submit your out-of-state vehicle registration, insurance forms, bill of sale, and the application of registration along with the required fees. (Helpful Link: Alabama DMV)
Obtaining an Alabama Driver’s License: You have 30 days to obtain an Alabama driver's license after establishing permanent residence in the state. You can exchange your valid out-of-state driver's license for an Alabama license by passing a vision test. If you are in possession of a out-of-state license that has been expired more than three years, then you may be required to take the written test, road skills test, and the vision test.
Real Estate: The average listing price for homes in Alabama is $226,479, while the median sales price is just over $145,000. The Alabama Association of Realtors is the official real estate resource for the state of Alabama.
Moving and Storage: If you are looking for a moving company or storage facility to help you with anything, you should check to make sure the company is registered with the United States Department of Transportation or with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (Helpful Link: Alabama State Moving Resource Page)