Alabama State vital records offices contain thousands of birth records of the state’s past and present residents. The State Of Alabama has 67 counties.Birth records were not mandatory here until 1908. From 1908 onwards, birth certificates were required. However, some vital records were recorded before 1908 by County recorders.  Alabama’s Department of Archives and History maintains many vital statistics records. However, original certificates can be obtained online or from the state’s Center for Health Statistics.

State Of Alabama Facts And Figures

Known as the ‘Yellowhammer State’, Alabama is the 30th largest American state (50,744.00 square miles) and the 27th most populated. In the last census in 2008, it is estimated that 4,661,900 live in Alabama.  This is an 4.8% increase since 2000 (4,447,355), making it one of the fastest growing states in the US. It’s capital city is Montgomery and largest city is Birmingham.  The following statistics are based on the 2008 census:

Population Statistics
Population (2008 estimate): 4,661,900
Population Change (2000 to 2008): 4.80%
Population 2000 estimate: 4,447,355

Age\Sex Statistics
Children under 5 years old: 6.7%
People under 18 years old: 24.1%
People 65 years old and over: 13.8%
Female persons: 51.6%
Male persons: 48.4%

Race Statistics
White persons (1): 71.0%
Black persons (1): 26.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native (1): 0.5%
Asian persons (1): 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1): 0%
Persons reporting two or more races: 1.1%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (2): 2.9%
White persons not Hispanic: 68.4%

Note:
(1) Includes people claiming to be one race only
(2) Hispanics can be a member of any race, so also are included in applicable races

Counties In The State Of Alabama

“Looking for Birth Records in Online?”

“Save time by searching millions of birth records online! Start your preliminary search HERE to see if there’s a record available for your query.”