TuscaloosaAlabama
Tuscaloosa is a city in and the county seat of Tuscaloosa County in west-central Alabama, United States, on the Black Warrior River where the Gulf Coastal and Piedmont plains meet. Alabama's fifth-most populous city, the population was 99,600 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 114,288 in 2025.
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About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, AL is a mid-size city located in western Alabama, home to 114,288 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 5th largest city in Alabama.
Tuscaloosa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 62.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,827 residents per square mile.
What Makes Tuscaloosa Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Alabama (#5 statewide).
- The only place in America named Tuscaloosa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Tuscaloosa
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Tuscaloosa
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Alabama Museum of Natural History · Museum
- Children's Hands-On Museum · Museum
- Old Tavern · Museum
- Paul R. Jones Museum · Museum
- Bama Belle · Attraction
- Harrison Galleries · Art gallery
- Lorrie Lane Studio · Art gallery
- Murphy-Collins House · Museum
- Paul W. Bryant Museum · Museum
- Smith Hall · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tuscaloosa
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Tuscaloosa
- Arcadia Elementary School
- Central Elementary School
- Central High School
- Martin L King Jr Elementary School
- Northridge Middle School
- Oakdale Elementary School
- Rock Quarry Elementary School
- Skyland Elementary School
- The Alberta School of Performing Arts
- Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy
- University Place Elementary School
- Verner Elementary School
- Westlawn Middle School
- Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Dch Regional Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Tuscaloosa Va Medical Center
- Bryce Hospital · Psychiatric
- Mary S Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center · 24/7 ER · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.