Gardendale, AL Demographics

A map of Gardendale's Population by Race

Gardendale, Alabama had a population of 16,044 in 2020. It was 76.4% White, 15.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gardendale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gardendale is the 44th 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).

Gardendale's White Population

12,254 residents of Gardendale identify as White, or 76.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Gardendale larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gardendale is ranked #288 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gardendale is more White than neighboring Fultondale (49.4% White), Tarrant (24.9% White), and Brookside (71.1% White). Gardendale is less White than neighboring Mount Olive (91% White), and Morris (92.8% White).

Gardendale's Black Population

2,404 residents of Gardendale identify as Black, or 15.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gardendale slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gardendale is ranked #287 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gardendale is more Black than neighboring Mount Olive (2.6% Black), and Morris (2% Black). Gardendale is less Black than neighboring Fultondale (31.7% Black), Tarrant (50.6% Black), and Brookside (21.2% Black).

Gardendale's Asian Population

267 residents of Gardendale identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gardendale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gardendale is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gardendale is more Asian than neighboring Fultondale (1.3% Asian), Mount Olive (0.4% Asian), Morris (0.5% Asian), Tarrant (0.5% Asian), and Brookside (0.3% Asian).

Gardendale's Hispanic Population

466 residents of Gardendale identify as Hispanic, or 2.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gardendale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gardendale is ranked #252 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gardendale is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Olive (1.9% Hispanic), Morris (0.9% Hispanic), and Brookside (2.6% Hispanic). Gardendale is less Hispanic than neighboring Fultondale (13.8% Hispanic), and Tarrant (19.9% Hispanic).

Gardendale's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Gardendale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gardendale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gardendale is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gardendale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fultondale (0.5% Native American/Other), Mount Olive (0.4% Native American/Other), and Morris (0.4% Native American/Other). Gardendale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tarrant (1.6% Native American/Other).

Gardendale's Multiracial Population

553 residents of Gardendale identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gardendale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Gardendale is ranked #312 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gardendale is more Multiracial than neighboring Fultondale (3.3% Multiracial), and Tarrant (2.5% Multiracial). Gardendale is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Olive (3.7% Multiracial), Morris (3.5% Multiracial), and Brookside (4.1% Multiracial).

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