Attalla, AL Demographics

A map of Attalla's Population by Race

Attalla, Alabama had a population of 5,827 in 2020. It was 74.4% White, 13.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Attalla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Attalla is the 107th 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).

Attalla's White Population

4,337 residents of Attalla identify as White, or 74.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Attalla slightly larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Attalla is ranked #303 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Attalla is more White than neighboring Ridgeville (22.9% White), and Gadsden (50.7% White). Attalla is less White than neighboring Ivalee (93.8% White), Rainbow City (78.3% White), and Egypt (89% White).

Attalla's Black Population

774 residents of Attalla identify as Black, or 13.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Attalla less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Attalla is ranked #301 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Attalla is more Black than neighboring Ivalee (1.2% Black), Rainbow City (10.9% Black), and Egypt (0.5% Black). Attalla is less Black than neighboring Ridgeville (59% Black), and Gadsden (35.4% Black).

Attalla's Asian Population

33 residents of Attalla identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Attalla roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Attalla is ranked #162 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Attalla is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeville (0% Asian), and Ivalee (0% Asian). Attalla is less Asian than neighboring Rainbow City (3.2% Asian), and Gadsden (0.8% Asian).

Attalla's Hispanic Population

337 residents of Attalla identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Attalla roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Attalla is ranked #95 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Attalla is more Hispanic than neighboring Ivalee (1.8% Hispanic), Rainbow City (2.8% Hispanic), and Egypt (5.2% Hispanic). Attalla is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeville (12% Hispanic), and Gadsden (8.1% Hispanic).

Attalla's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Attalla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Attalla roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Attalla is ranked #427 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Attalla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeville (3.6% Native American/Other), Rainbow City (0.6% Native American/Other), Gadsden (0.7% Native American/Other), and Egypt (1.7% Native American/Other).

Attalla's Multiracial Population

326 residents of Attalla identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Attalla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Attalla is ranked #71 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Attalla is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeville (2.4% Multiracial), Ivalee (3% Multiracial), Rainbow City (4.2% Multiracial), Gadsden (4.4% Multiracial), and Egypt (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.