Argo, AL Demographics

A map of Argo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,861	3,706	86.2%	84.8%
Black	372	318	8.3%	7.3%
Multiracial	182	206	4.1%	4.7%
Hispanic	64	95	1.4%	2.2%
Asian	0	18	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	25	0.0%	0.6%

Argo, Alabama has an estimated population of 4,479, a slight increase from the 4,368 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 8.3% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Argo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Argo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Argo, that probability was 27.2% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Argo is ranked the 132nd most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. 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). Argo was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Argo's White Population

3,861 residents of Argo, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Argo is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Argo ranks 196th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argo's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Argo's population has increased from 84.8% to 86.2%.

Argo is more White than neighboring Margaret (80.1% White), Odenville (82.2% White), Trussville (79.9% White), and Moody (78.6% White). Argo is less White than neighboring Springville (87.9% White).

Argo's Black Population

372 residents of Argo, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Argo is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Argo ranks 366th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argo's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Argo's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.3%.

Argo is more Black than neighboring Springville (6.4% Black). Argo is less Black than neighboring Margaret (14.8% Black), Odenville (11.1% Black), Trussville (10.9% Black), and Moody (11.6% Black).

Argo's Asian Population

0 residents of Argo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Argo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Argo ranks 244th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Argo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Argo is less Asian than neighboring Springville (0.7% Asian), Trussville (3.5% Asian), and Moody (1.1% Asian).

Argo's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Argo, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Argo is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Argo ranks 330th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Argo's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.

Argo is more Hispanic than neighboring Springville (0.6% Hispanic). Argo is less Hispanic than neighboring Margaret (4% Hispanic), Odenville (5.1% Hispanic), Trussville (3% Hispanic), and Moody (3.2% Hispanic).

Argo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Argo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Argo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Argo ranks 321st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Argo's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Argo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Margaret (0.4% Native American/Other), Springville (0.1% Native American/Other), Odenville (0.2% Native American/Other), Trussville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Moody (0.7% Native American/Other).

Argo's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Argo, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Argo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Argo ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Argo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Argo's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

Argo is more Multiracial than neighboring Margaret (0.5% Multiracial), Odenville (1.4% Multiracial), and Trussville (2.7% Multiracial). Argo is less Multiracial than neighboring Springville (4.3% Multiracial), and Moody (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.