Tuscaloosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 164,875 people, with a population density of about 124.43 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 1,325.00 square miles (3,432.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Tuscaloosa, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Tuscaloosa.
Geographically, Tuscaloosa County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Vance 516 ft and its lowest point at Cloverdale 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.