Most Populated Cities in Alabama
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Alabama based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Huntsville leads the ranking with a value of 218,814 and a population of 218,814.
The top three cities are Huntsville (218,814), Birmingham (199,322), and Montgomery (198,440). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Alabama.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Huntsville | 218,814 | 218,814 |
| #2 | Birmingham | 199,322 | 199,322 |
| #3 | Montgomery | 198,440 | 198,440 |
| #4 | Mobile | 185,097 | 185,097 |
| #5 | Tuscaloosa | 107,699 | 107,699 |
| #6 | Hoover | 92,401 | 92,401 |
| #7 | Auburn | 78,738 | 78,738 |
| #8 | Dothan | 71,118 | 71,118 |
| #9 | Madison | 58,335 | 58,335 |
| #10 | Decatur | 57,760 | 57,760 |
| #11 | Florence | 41,231 | 41,231 |
| #12 | Prattville | 38,850 | 38,850 |
| #13 | Vestavia Hills | 38,704 | 38,704 |
| #14 | Phenix City | 38,477 | 38,477 |
| #15 | Alabaster | 33,633 | 33,633 |
| #16 | Gadsden | 33,617 | 33,617 |
| #17 | Opelika | 31,944 | 31,944 |
| #18 | Northport | 30,991 | 30,991 |
| #19 | Enterprise | 28,990 | 28,990 |
| #20 | Daphne | 28,673 | 28,673 |
| #21 | Homewood | 27,697 | 27,697 |
| #22 | Athens | 27,474 | 27,474 |
| #23 | Trussville | 26,182 | 26,182 |
| #24 | Bessemer | 25,655 | 25,655 |
| #25 | Pelham | 24,510 | 24,510 |
| #26 | Fairhope | 23,360 | 23,360 |
| #27 | Albertville | 22,584 | 22,584 |
| #28 | Foley | 22,330 | 22,330 |
| #29 | Mountain Brook | 22,160 | 22,160 |
| #30 | Oxford | 22,063 | 22,063 |
| #31 | Helena | 21,452 | 21,452 |
| #32 | Anniston | 21,377 | 21,377 |
| #33 | Prichard | 19,121 | 19,121 |
| #34 | Cullman | 18,894 | 18,894 |
| #35 | Troy | 17,733 | 17,733 |
| #36 | Tillmans Corner | 17,678 | 17,678 |
| #37 | Selma | 17,442 | 17,442 |
| #38 | Calera | 17,188 | 17,188 |
| #39 | Millbrook | 16,923 | 16,923 |
| #40 | Muscle Shoals | 16,670 | 16,670 |
| #41 | Hueytown | 16,541 | 16,541 |
| #42 | Saraland | 16,304 | 16,304 |
| #43 | Center Point | 16,125 | 16,125 |
| #44 | Gardendale | 16,110 | 16,110 |
| #45 | Gulf Shores | 15,785 | 15,785 |
| #46 | Chelsea | 15,731 | 15,731 |
| #47 | Scottsboro | 15,641 | 15,641 |
| #48 | Hartselle | 15,586 | 15,586 |
| #49 | Talladega | 15,041 | 15,041 |
| #50 | Fort Payne | 14,886 | 14,886 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Alabama?
Huntsville ranks #1 for most populated cities in Alabama with a value of 218,814 and a population of 218,814.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Alabama?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Alabama. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Alabama compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Alabama's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.