Anniston, AL Demographics
A map of Anniston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 10,565 | 49.0% |
White | 9,012 | 41.8% |
Hispanic | 912 | 4.2% |
Multiracial | 689 | 3.2% |
Asian | 245 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 141 | 0.7% |
Anniston, Alabama had a population of 21,564 in 2020. It was 41.8% White, 49.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Anniston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 593 places in Alabama, Anniston is the 30th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Anniston's White Population
9,012 residents of Anniston identify as White, or 41.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Anniston considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Anniston is ranked #495 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Anniston is more White than neighboring Hobson City (12.6% White). Anniston is less White than neighboring Saks (65.5% White), West End-Cobb Town (71% White), Weaver (75.1% White), and Oxford (69.4% White).
Anniston's Black Population
10,565 residents of Anniston identify as Black, or 49.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Anniston considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Anniston is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Anniston is more Black than neighboring Saks (23.6% Black), West End-Cobb Town (19.6% Black), Weaver (13.5% Black), and Oxford (16.5% Black). Anniston is less Black than neighboring Hobson City (80.6% Black).
Anniston's Asian Population
245 residents of Anniston identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Anniston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Anniston is ranked #80 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Anniston is more Asian than neighboring Saks (0.8% Asian), West End-Cobb Town (0.2% Asian), and Hobson City (0.3% Asian). Anniston is less Asian than neighboring Oxford (1.7% Asian).
Anniston's Hispanic Population
912 residents of Anniston identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Anniston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Anniston is ranked #168 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Anniston is more Hispanic than neighboring West End-Cobb Town (3.5% Hispanic), and Hobson City (1.6% Hispanic). Anniston is less Hispanic than neighboring Saks (4.3% Hispanic), Weaver (4.5% Hispanic), and Oxford (7.9% Hispanic).
Anniston's Native American/Other Population
141 residents of Anniston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Anniston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Anniston is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Anniston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hobson City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Oxford (0.6% Native American/Other). Anniston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saks (0.8% Native American/Other), and Weaver (1.3% Native American/Other).
Anniston's Multiracial Population
689 residents of Anniston identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Anniston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Anniston is ranked #344 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Anniston is less Multiracial than neighboring Saks (4.9% Multiracial), West End-Cobb Town (4.9% Multiracial), Hobson City (4.5% Multiracial), Weaver (4.5% Multiracial), and Oxford (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.