History of Alabama in Timeline

Alabama is a state located in the Southeastern and Deep Southern regions of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. In terms of size, Alabama ranks as the 30th largest state by area. Regarding population, it is the 24th most populous among the 50 U.S. states.

1900: African Americans Eligible to Vote

In 1900, there were more than 181,000 African Americans eligible to vote in Alabama, before the implementation of restrictive voting laws.

1901: Alabama passed laws to disenfranchise African American residents

After 1890, a coalition of White Democratic politicians passed laws to segregate and disenfranchise African American residents, a process completed in provisions of the 1901 constitution. Provisions which disenfranchised blacks resulted in excluding many poor Whites.

1901: Alabama constitution not redistricted since

Alabama had not redistricted congressional districts since passage of its constitution in 1901; as a result, urbanized areas were grossly underrepresented.

1901: The state did not redraw election districts

From 1901 through the 1960s, the state did not redraw election districts as population grew and shifted within the state during urbanization and industrialization of certain areas. As counties were the basis of election districts, the result was a rural minority that dominated state politics through nearly three-quarters of the century, until a series of federal court cases required redistricting in 1972 to meet equal representation.

1901: Rural Domination of Legislature

From 1901 to 1961, the rural-dominated Alabama legislature refused to reapportion House and Senate seats based on population changes, maintaining political and economic power in agricultural areas.

1901: New Constitution Disenfranchises Voters

In 1901, Alabama's new constitution introduced voter registration provisions that effectively disenfranchised African Americans, Native Americans, and poor European Americans, using measures like poll taxes and literacy tests.

1901: Previous Redistricting

The last time redistricting happened before 1972 was in 1901.

1901: Alabama became part of the "Solid South"

With the disfranchisement of Blacks in 1901, the state became part of the "Solid South", a system in which the Democratic Party operated as effectively the only viable political party in every Southern state.

1903: African American Voter Registration Plummets

By 1903, only 2,980 African Americans were registered to vote in Alabama, a stark contrast to the over 181,000 eligible voters in 1900, demonstrating the impact of the 1901 constitution's disenfranchisement efforts.

1910: Start of the Great Migration

Beginning around 1910, tens of thousands of African Americans began leaving rural Alabama due to racial discrimination, lynchings, agricultural depression, and boll weevil infestations, seeking better opportunities in northern and midwestern cities during the Great Migration.

1911: Segregation of Jails

In 1911, Alabama's state legislature passed laws mandating racial segregation of jails.

1913: First Rosenwald Schools Built

In 1913, the first 80 Rosenwald Schools were constructed in Alabama to provide education for African American children.

1915: Segregation of Hospitals

In 1915, Alabama's state legislature passed laws mandating racial segregation of hospitals.

1920: Population Growth Rate Drops

By 1920, Alabama experienced a nearly 50% drop in its population growth rate compared to 1910, reflecting the emigration of African Americans during the Great Migration.

1920: Birmingham Becomes 36th Largest City

By 1920, Birmingham had become the 36th-largest city in the United States due to rapid industrial growth, earning it the nickname "Magic City".

September 5, 1925: Record High Temperature

On September 5, 1925, Alabama recorded its highest temperature of 112 °F (44 °C) in Centerville.

1928: Segregation of Public Accommodations

In 1928, Alabama's state legislature passed laws mandating racial segregation of public accommodations, including toilets, hotels, and restaurants.

1937: Rosenwald School Program Completion

By 1937, a total of 387 Rosenwald schools, seven teachers' houses, and several vocational buildings were completed in Alabama, providing educational opportunities for African American children.

1940: Influx of Workers into Mobile

Between 1940 and 1943, Mobile experienced a significant influx of over 89,000 people seeking employment in war-related industries.

1941: More Whites than Blacks had been disenfranchised

By 1941 more Whites than Blacks had been disenfranchised: 600,000 to 520,000.

1941: Whites Disenfranchised by Poll Tax

By 1941, the cumulative poll tax in Alabama resulted in the disenfranchisement of 600,000 white citizens, slightly more than the 520,000 African Americans disenfranchised by the same laws.

1941: Alabama excise tax was the focus of a U S Supreme Court ruling

Historically, an Alabama excise tax "on the storage, use or other consumption in this state of tangible personal property purchased at retail for storage, use or other consumption in this state" was the focus of a 1941 U S Supreme Court ruling, Curry v United States.

1943: Mobile Population Increase

By 1943, Mobile Alabama had seen a massive population increase because of the second World war and war-related industries.

1945: Segregation of Bus Stop Waiting Rooms

In 1945, Alabama's state legislature passed laws mandating racial segregation of bus stop waiting rooms.

January 1, 1950: Start Date for Tornado Statistics

January 1, 1950, marks the beginning of the period for tornado statistics compiled by the National Climatic Data Center, revealing that Alabama has the most confirmed F5 and EF5 tornadoes along with Oklahoma and Iowa.

1950: Steel Jobs Decline

In 1950, Alabama had 46,314 steel jobs; however, the state's economy shifted away from traditional industries, and foreign competition led to a decline in these jobs.

1954: Brown v. Board of Education Ruling

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that public schools had to be desegregated, but Alabama was slow to comply with the ruling.

1955: Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins

The Montgomery bus boycott began in 1955, marking a significant event in Alabama's civil rights movement against segregation.

1956: Montgomery Bus Boycott Continues

The Montgomery bus boycott continued through 1956 as part of the civil rights movement's effort to end segregation in Alabama.

1960: Study Shows Rural Control of Legislature

A 1960 study indicated that a minority of approximately 25% of Alabama's total state population controlled the majority of the Alabama legislature due to rural domination.

1960: Establishment of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

In 1960, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center was established in Huntsville, Alabama, significantly boosting the state's economic growth by fostering the development of a local aerospace industry.

1960: Opening of George C. Marshall Space Flight Center

In 1960, the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center opened in Huntsville, Alabama, significantly benefiting the state's economy by contributing to the development of the Saturn rocket program and the space shuttle.

1961: Legislature Refuses to Reapportion

Despite massive population changes from 1901 to 1961, the Alabama legislature refused to reapportion House and Senate seats based on population, maintaining rural political power.

1961: Freedom Rides in Alabama

In 1961, Alabama was the site of Freedom Rides, a series of civil rights protests challenging segregation on interstate buses and facilities.

1961: Alabama Dilutes Black Vote

In 1961, the Alabama legislature intentionally diluted the effect of the black vote by instituting numbered place requirements for local elections.

1962: Baker v. Carr Supreme Court Case

In 1962, the United States Supreme Court case of Baker v. Carr established the principle of "one man, one vote", requiring state legislative districts to be based on population.

1963: New Year's Eve Snowstorm

In 1963, Alabama experienced a historic snowfall event during the New Year's Eve snowstorm.

1964: Legal Segregation Ends

In 1964, legal segregation ended in Alabama and other states; however, Jim Crow customs often continued until specifically challenged in court.

1964: Civil Rights Act Passage

In 1964, the Civil Rights Act was passed by the U.S. Congress, partly influenced by events in Alabama's civil rights movement, aiming to end discrimination and segregation.

1964: Reynolds v. Sims Supreme Court Case

In 1964, the United States Supreme Court case of Reynolds v. Sims reinforced the "one man, one vote" principle, mandating that both houses of state legislatures base their districts on population rather than geographic counties.

1965: Federal Civil Rights Legislation Enacted

In 1965, federal civil rights legislation was enacted, enforcing the constitutional rights of African Americans as citizens and effectively ending their exclusion from the political system in Alabama.

1965: Selma to Montgomery Marches

In 1965, the Selma to Montgomery marches took place in Alabama, advocating for voting rights and contributing to the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

January 30, 1966: Record Low Temperature

On January 30, 1966, Alabama experienced its record low temperature of -27 °F (-33 °C) in New Market.

1972: Legislature Completes Congressional Redistricting

In 1972, for the first time since 1901, the Alabama legislature completed congressional redistricting based on the decennial census, benefiting urban areas and populations that had been underrepresented for over sixty years.

1973: ATP Birmingham Tournament

In 1973, the ATP Birmingham, a World Championship Tennis tournament, was held.

1973: Alabama declined a constitutional amendment establishing home rule for counties

In 1973, the Alabama legislature declined to pass a constitutional amendment establishing home rule for counties, as recommended by the Alabama Constitutional Commission.

1974: 1974 Super Outbreak

Alabama was affected by the 1974 Super Outbreak, a significant tornado event.

1980: ATP Birmingham Tournament

In 1980, the ATP Birmingham, a World Championship Tennis tournament, was held.

1980: English Ancestry in 1980

In the 1980 census, 1,139,976 people in Alabama cited that they were of English ancestry, making them 41% of the state's population at the time and the largest ethnic group.

1982: Limited Voting Tested in Conecuh County

In 1982, limited voting was first tested in Conecuh County, Alabama, as a form of proportional representation in elections.

1984: PGA Championship at Shoal Creek

In 1984, Alabama hosted the PGA Championship at Shoal Creek.

1984: Establishment of the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission in 1984

In 1984, under the Davis–Strong Act, the state legislature established the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission to address the demands of indigenous groups for recognition and an end to discrimination.

1990: PGA Championship at Shoal Creek

In 1990, Alabama hosted the PGA Championship at Shoal Creek.

1993: 1993 Storm of the Century

In 1993, Alabama was affected by the Storm of the Century, a significant snowfall event.

1993: Automotive Manufacturing Industry since 1993

Since 1993, the automotive industry in Alabama has generated more than 67,800 new jobs in the state.

1994: Ernest C. Hornsby refused to leave office after losing the election

In 1994, the then-incumbent chief justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama, Ernest C. Hornsby, refused to leave office after losing the election by approximately 3,000 votes to Republican Perry O. Hooper Sr.

2000: High School Graduation Rate

According to U.S. Census data from 2000, Alabama's high school graduation rate was 75%, making it the fourth lowest in the U.S.

2000: American Indian Heritage Day in 2000

In 2000, the state government promoted recognition of American Indian contributions by designating Columbus Day to be jointly celebrated as American Indian Heritage Day.

2001: Ten Commandments Statue Installed

In 2001, Alabama Supreme Court chief justice Roy Moore installed a statue of the Ten Commandments in the capitol in Montgomery.

2002: Wetumpka Crater Established

In 2002, Christian Koeberl with the Institute of Geochemistry University of Vienna published evidence establishing the Wetumpka crater in Elmore County, Alabama, as the 157th recognized impact crater on Earth, formed by a meteorite impact about 80 million years ago.

2002: Court Orders Statue Removal

In 2002, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court ordered the removal of the Ten Commandments statue, leading to protests at the capitol.

August 2003: Ten Commandments Statue Removed

In August 2003, the Ten Commandments monument was removed from the capitol in Montgomery, following a court order.

2004: Hurricane Ivan Strikes Alabama

In 2004, Hurricane Ivan, a category 3 storm, struck Alabama, causing over $18 billion in damage and becoming one of the most destructive storms in the state's modern history.

2006: Ancestry groups between 2006-2008

Based on 2006–2008 U.S. census data, the largest reported ancestry groups in Alabama were American, Irish, English, German, and Scots-Irish.

2006: Crop and Animal Production in 2006

By 2006, crop and animal production in Alabama was valued at $1.5 billion, only about one percent of the state's gross domestic product.

2006: Education Trust Fund Appropriation

In FY 2006, Alabama appropriated $3,775,163,578 for primary and secondary education through the Education Trust Fund, which was an increase of $444,736,387 over the previous fiscal year.

2007: Adequate Yearly Progress

In 2007, over 82% of schools in Alabama made adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward student proficiency under the National No Child Left Behind law, using measures determined by the state.

2007: Alabama Legislature passed a resolution expressing regret over slavery

In 2007, the Alabama Legislature passed, and Republican governor Bob Riley signed a resolution expressing "profound regret" over slavery and its lingering impact. In a symbolic ceremony, the bill was signed in the Alabama State Capitol, which housed Congress of the Confederate States of America.

2007: Religious Knowledge and Confidence in 2007

In a 2007 survey, nearly 70% of respondents could name all four of the Christian Gospels. Of those who indicated a religious preference, 59% said they possessed a "full understanding" of their faith. In a separate poll, 92% of Alabamians reported having at least some confidence in churches in the state.

2008: Obesity Statistics in 2008

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study in 2008 showed that obesity was a problem in Alabama, with most counties having more than 29% of adults obese, except for ten which had a rate between 26% and 29%. Residents were also among the least physically active during leisure time nationally. Alabama also has one of the highest incidences of adult onset diabetes in the country.

2008: Ancestry groups between 2006-2008

Based on 2006–2008 U.S. census data, the largest reported ancestry groups in Alabama were American, Irish, English, German, and Scots-Irish.

2008: Catfish Industry Employment in 2008

By 2008, approximately 4,000 people in Alabama were employed by the catfish industry, and the state produced 132 million pounds of catfish.

2008: Non-Agricultural Employment in 2008

In 2008, non-agricultural employment in Alabama spanned various sectors, including management, business and financial operations, computer-related and mathematical occupations, architecture and engineering, life, physical, and social sciences, community and social services, legal occupations, education, training, and library services, art, design, and media occupations, healthcare, fire fighting, law enforcement, and security, food preparation and serving, building and grounds cleaning and maintenance, personal care and services, sales, office and administration support, farming, fishing, and forestry, construction and mining, gas, and oil extraction, installation, maintenance, and repair, production, and transportation and material moving.

2008: Religious Identification in 2008

In the 2008 American Religious Identification Survey, 86% of Alabama respondents reported their religion as Christian, including 6% Catholic, with 11% having no religion. Other traditions included Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu, each at 0.5%.

2009: AHSAA Football Championship Games at Bryant-Denny and Jordan-Hare Stadiums

In 2009, Bryant–Denny Stadium and Jordan-Hare Stadium became the homes of the Alabama High School Athletic Association state football championship games, after previously being held at Legion Field in Birmingham.

2009: Port of Mobile Ranking

In 2009, the Port of Mobile was ranked 12th in the United States by tons of traffic.

2010: Denominational Groups in 2010

As of 2010, the three largest denominational groups in Alabama were the Southern Baptist Convention, The United Methodist Church, and non-denominational Evangelical Protestant.

2010: Alabama Municipalities in 2010

In 2010, Alabama had 461 municipalities, consisting of 174 cities and 287 towns, covering 9.6% of the state's land mass and housing 60.4% of its population. Montgomery was the state's capital and third-most populous settlement, while Huntsville was the most populous city. The state included 12 metropolitan statistical areas, with Greater Birmingham being the largest.

2010: Republicans took large majorities of both chambers of the state legislature

In 2010, Republicans took large majorities of both chambers of the Alabama state legislature, giving them control of that body for the first time in 136 years.

2010: Republicans won control of both houses of the legislature

In 2010, Republicans won control of both houses of the Alabama legislature for the first time in 136 years.

2010: Troy University Enrollment

In 2010, Troy University was the largest institution in Alabama, with an enrollment of 29,689 students across its four Alabama campuses and numerous learning sites in other states and countries.

2010: Alabama population growth since 2010

In 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Alabama's population growth has continued since the 1800 United States census. The 2020 census showed an increase of 244,543 or 5.12% since the 2010 census.

April 2011: Super Outbreak of Tornadoes

In April 2011, Alabama was hit by a super outbreak of 62 tornadoes, resulting in 238 fatalities and widespread devastation.

April 2011: Largest Employers in April 2011

In April 2011, several employers employed the most employees in Alabama.

August 2011: Democrats lost the last of the nineteen court seats

In August 2011, the Democrats lost the last of the nineteen court seats in Alabama with the resignation of the last Democrat on the bench.

2011: School Corporal Punishment

According to government data for the 2011 school year, corporal punishment in schools in Alabama is not unusual, with 27,260 public school students paddled at least one time.

2011: 2011 Super Outbreak

Alabama was tremendously devastated by the 2011 Super Outbreak, which produced a record amount of 62 tornadoes in the state.

2011: Other Large Employers in 2011

As of 2011, the next twenty largest employers in Alabama included:

2011: Mosque construction in 2011

By 2011, 31 mosques had been built in Alabama, many by African-American converts, indicating the growing presence of Muslims in the state.

2011: Steel Jobs Decline Further

By 2011, steel jobs in Alabama had declined to 14,185 as the state's economy shifted away from traditional industries.

2011: Minority Population Under Age 1 in 2011

In 2011, 46.6% of Alabama's population younger than age 1 were minorities.

2011: Port of Mobile Container Traffic Ranking

In 2011, the newly expanded container terminal at the Port of Mobile was ranked as the 25th busiest for container traffic in the nation.

2011: Kay Ivey served as lieutenant governor

Kay Ivey served as lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2017.

July 2, 2012: Airbus announces construction of A320 family aircraft assembly plant

On July 2, 2012, Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier formally announced the construction of an Airbus A320 family aircraft assembly plant in Mobile. The plans included a $600 million factory at the Brookley Aeroplex for the assembly of the A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.

2012: School Corporal Punishment

According to government data for the 2012 school year, corporal punishment in schools in Alabama is not unusual, with 27,260 public school students paddled at least one time.

2012: ThyssenKrupp's stainless steel division sold to Outokumpu

In 2012, ThyssenKrupp's stainless steel division, Inoxum, including the stainless portion of the Calvert plant in Alabama, was sold to Finnish stainless steel company Outokumpu.

2012: Automakers accounted for approximately a third of the industrial expansion

In 2012, automakers accounted for approximately a third of the industrial expansion in Alabama. The eight models produced at the state's auto factories totaled combined sales of 74,335 vehicles for 2012. The Hyundai Elantra, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and Honda Ridgeline showed the strongest model sales during this period.

2012: Migration Statistics in 2012

In 2012, immigration from outside the U.S. resulted in a net increase of 31,180 people, and migration within the country produced a net gain of 73,811 people in Alabama.

2012: The last remaining statewide Democrat was defeated

In 2012, the last remaining statewide Democrat in Alabama, who served on the Alabama Public Service Commission, was defeated.

June 2013: End Date for Tornado Statistics

As of June 2013, statistics from the National Climatic Data Center showed that Alabama, Oklahoma, and Iowa had the most confirmed F5 and EF5 tornadoes since January 1, 1950.

2014: Alabama ranked 14th in most popular states to visit

According to Business Insider, in 2014, Alabama ranked 14th in most popular states to visit.

April 2015: Unemployment Rate in April 2015

In April 2015, Alabama's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8%, compared to a nationwide rate of 5.4%.

2015: Medical Schools in Alabama

As of fall 2015, Alabama has four medical schools: UAB Heersink School of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, and The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine—Auburn Campus.

February 2016: Minimum Wage Legislation in February 2016

In February 2016, Alabama passed legislation preventing municipalities from setting a minimum wage, overriding a Birmingham city ordinance that would have raised theirs to $10.10.

2016: University of Alabama Enrollment

In fall 2016, the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa had an enrollment of 37,665 students, making it the largest single campus in the state.

April 2017: Alabama removed judicial authority to override jury decisions in death penalty cases

In April 2017, Alabama removed the judicial authority that allowed judges to override jury decisions in death penalty cases. Prior to this, judges could overturn sentences of life imprisonment without parole that were voted unanimously by juries.

2017: Alabama had the least competitive health insurance market in the country

A 2017 study found that Alabama had the least competitive health insurance market in the country, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama having a market share of 84% followed by UnitedHealth Group at 7%.

2017: African Americans in Alabama

According to The New York Times, by 2017, many of Alabama's African Americans were living in cities like Birmingham and Montgomery, with the Black Belt region remaining home to largely poor, predominantly African-American counties.

2017: UN Special Rapporteur Visit in 2017

In 2017, United Nations Special Rapporteur Philip Alston toured parts of rural Alabama and observed environmental conditions that he said were poorer than anywhere he had seen in the developed world.

2017: 26 million tourists visited Alabama

In 2017, an estimated 26 million tourists visited Alabama and spent $14.3 billion, providing directly or indirectly 186,900 jobs in the state, which includes 362,000 International tourists spending $589 million.

2017: Kay Ivey served as lieutenant governor

Kay Ivey served as lieutenant governor from 2011 to 2017.

2018: Poverty Rate in 2018

As of 2018, Alabama had the sixth-highest poverty rate among states in the U.S.

2018: Immigrant Origins in 2018

As of 2018, the top countries of origin for immigrants in Alabama were Mexico, China, India, Germany and Guatemala.

2018: Mobile's Mardi Gras parade was the state's top event

In 2018, Mobile's Mardi Gras parade was the state's top event, producing the most tourists with an attendance of 892,811. The top attraction was the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville with an attendance of 849,981, followed by the Birmingham Zoo with 543,090. Of the parks and natural destinations, Alabama's Gulf Coast topped the list with 6,700,000 visitors.

2018: Life Expectancy in 2018

In 2018, life expectancy in Alabama was 75.1 years, below the national average of 78.7 years and the third lowest in the country. Factors contributing to this included maternal mortality, suicide, and gun crimes.

May 14, 2019: Alabama passed the Human Life Protection Act

On May 14, 2019, Alabama passed the Human Life Protection Act, banning abortion at any stage of pregnancy unless there is a "serious health risk", with no exceptions for rape and incest. The law subjects doctors who perform abortions with 10 to 99 years imprisonment.

October 29, 2019: U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson blocked the Human Life Protection Act

On October 29, 2019, U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson blocked the Human Life Protection Act from taking effect due to it being in conflict with the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade.

2020: Alabama Population in 2020

According to the 2020 United States census, the population of Alabama was 5,024,279, an increase of 244,543 or 5.12% since the 2010 census. This increase includes a natural increase of 121,054 and a net migration increase of 104,991.

2020: Racial and Ethnic Composition in 2020

By the 2020 census, Alabama's total racial and ethnic population was 66.5% non-Hispanic white and 26.9% African American, with a growing Hispanic and Latino population of 5.3%.

2020: Catfish Industry Decline in 2020

From the early 2000s to 2020, the Alabamian catfish industry declined from 250 farms and 4 processors to 66 farms and 2 processors due to increased feed prices, catfish alternatives, COVID-19's impact on restaurant sales, disease, and fish size.

2020: Population Density in 2020

In 2020, Alabama had a population density of 99.2 people per square mile, with the majority of the state's population living in North, Central, and South Alabama. The center of population was located in Chilton County, outside the town of Jemison.

2020: Black and African American population in 2020

In 2020, Alabama had the 5th-highest black and African American population among U.S. states at 25.8%.

2020: Catfish Production and Sales in 2020

In 2020, Alabama produced 1/3 of the United States' farm-raised catfish. The total 2020 sales of catfish raised in Alabama equaled $307 million but the total employment of Alabamians fell to 2,442.

2020: Opening of Hancock Whitney Stadium

In 2020, Hancock Whitney Stadium opened in Mobile as the home of the University of South Alabama football team, seating 25,450.

2020: Sales and excise taxes accounted for 38% of Alabama revenue

In 2020, sales and excise taxes in Alabama accounted for 38% of all state and local revenue. Only Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota tax groceries at the full state sales tax rate.

2021: Spanish speakers in 2021

In a 2021 study by the American University Washington College of Law, Spanish was spoken by 156,656 residents of Alabama.

June 24, 2022: Judge Thompson lifted the injunction of the Human Life Protection Act

On June 24, 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Judge Thompson lifted the injunction, allowing the Human Life Protection Act to go into effect.

2022: Homelessness in Alabama in 2022

According to HUD's 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, there were an estimated 3,752 homeless people in Alabama.

2022: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NEAP)

According to National Assessment of Educational Progress (NEAP) rankings from 2022, Alabama ranked 39 in reading and 40 in math among fourth-grade students.

2022: Language spoken in 2022

According to the 2022 American Community Survey's estimates, approximately 94% of Alabamians speak English as their sole language, while 6% speak a language other than English.

2022: Alabama adopted its current constitution

In 2022, Alabama adopted the current Alabama Constitution, which serves as the foundational document for the state's government.

February 2023: Alabama had 3,707,233 registered voters

As of February 2023, there are a total of 3,707,233 registered voters in Alabama, with 3,318,679 active, and the others inactive in the state.

2023: Religion statistics in 2023

According to a 2023 Public Religion Research Institute survey, an estimated 80% of the adult population in Alabama were Christian.

2023: County Sheriffs split

As of 2023, Alabama's 67 county sheriffs are elected in partisan races, with a split of 18 Democrats and 49 Republicans. Most Democratic sheriffs preside over urban counties, while Republican sheriffs are in more rural areas.

2023: A majority of Alabama residents support same-sex marriage

The 2023 American Values Atlas by Public Religion Research Institute found that a majority of Alabama residents support same-sex marriage.

2024: U.S. News & World Report Tier One Universities

According to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report, Alabama had four tier one universities: Auburn University, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), University of Alabama, and University of Alabama in Huntsville.

2024: U.S. News & World Report Ranking

According to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report, Alabama had three universities ranked in the top 100 Public Schools in America: Auburn University, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and University of Alabama.