Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the 24th most populous state in the U.S. with a population of approximately 5 million people. Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, and its largest city is Birmingham.
Houston County is a county located in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census the population was 107,202. Its county seat is Dothan, which is located on the border and partially in adjacent Henry County. The little Choctawhatchee River forms the boundary in the northwestern part of the county with Dale County.
Tuscaloosa County is located in the northwest-central part of the state of Alabama, United States, and is the region's commercial, educational, industrial, healthcare, and recreational center. It is one of the oldest counties in Alabama. According to the 2020 census, the county had a population of 227,036. The county seat and largest city is Tuscaloosa.