CITY · AL

What county is Mobile, AL in?

Mobile, AL is mostly in Mobile County. County FIPS code 01097, population 411,640 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Mobile, Alabama
Primary county: Mobile County
FIPS code: 01097
County population: 411,640

Some cities extend into more than one county. Mobile is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Mobile in?

Mobile, AL is mostly in Mobile County.

What is the county seat of Mobile County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.