Alabama Demographics
A map of Alabama's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,171,351 | 63.1% |
Black | 1,288,159 | 25.6% |
Hispanic | 264,047 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 184,618 | 3.7% |
Asian | 75,918 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 40,186 | 0.8% |
Alabama had a population of 5,024,279 in 2020. It was 63.1% White, 25.6% Black, 1.5% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alabama, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Alabama is the 24th most populous state in the United States.
Alabama's White Population
3,171,351 residents of Alabama identify as White, or 63.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alabama is #30 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Alabama is more White than neighboring Mississippi (55.4% White), Georgia (50.1% White), and Louisiana (55.8% White). Alabama is less White than neighboring Tennessee (70.9% White), and Kentucky (81.3% White).
Alabama's Black Population
1,288,159 residents of Alabama identify as Black, or 25.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alabama is #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Alabama is more Black than neighboring Tennessee (15.7% Black), and Kentucky (7.9% Black). Alabama is less Black than neighboring Mississippi (36.4% Black), Georgia (30.6% Black), and Louisiana (31.2% Black).
Alabama's Asian Population
75,918 residents of Alabama identify as Asian, or 1.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alabama is #44 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Alabama is more Asian than neighboring Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Alabama is less Asian than neighboring Tennessee (1.9% Asian), Georgia (4.4% Asian), Kentucky (1.6% Asian), and Louisiana (1.8% Asian).
Alabama's Hispanic Population
264,047 residents of Alabama identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alabama is #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Alabama is more Hispanic than neighboring Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic), and Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Alabama is less Hispanic than neighboring Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic), Georgia (10.5% Hispanic), and Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic).
Alabama's Native American/Other Population
40,186 residents of Alabama identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alabama is #35 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Alabama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other), and Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Alabama is less Native American/Other than neighboring Louisiana (1% Native American/Other).
Alabama's Multiracial Population
184,618 residents of Alabama identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alabama is #40 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Alabama is more Multiracial than neighboring Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial), Georgia (3.6% Multiracial), and Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Alabama is less Multiracial than neighboring Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial), and Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.