Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.[1] It was named in honor of the Choctaw chief Tuskaloosa.[1] In 2007, the population was recorded as 171,159.[1] In 2000, 164,875 people lived there.
Tuscaloosa County | |
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![]() Tuscaloosa County Courthouse in Tuscaloosa | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Alabama | |
![]() Alabama's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 33°12′23″N 87°32′05″W | |
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Founded | February 6, 1818[1] |
Named for | Tuskaloosa |
Seat | Tuscaloosa |
Largest city | Tuscaloosa |
Area | |
• Total | 1,351 sq mi (3,500 km2) |
• Land | 1,322 sq mi (3,420 km2) |
• Water | 30 sq mi (80 km2) 2.2%% |
Population | |
• Estimate (2017) | 207,811 |
• Density | 153/sq mi (59/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 4th, 7th |
Website | www |
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References
- "ACES Winston County Office" (links/history),Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), 2007, webpage:ACES-Tuscaloosa.
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