Mobile, AL Demographics
A map of Mobile's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 95,505 | 51.1% |
White | 75,043 | 40.1% |
Hispanic | 6,034 | 3.2% |
Multiracial | 5,849 | 3.1% |
Asian | 3,369 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 1,241 | 0.7% |
Mobile, Alabama had a population of 187,041 in 2020. It was 40.1% White, 51.1% Black, 1.8% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mobile, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 593 places in Alabama, Mobile is the 4th 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).
Mobile's White Population
75,043 residents of Mobile identify as White, or 40.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Mobile considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Mobile is ranked #500 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mobile is more White than neighboring Prichard (11.6% White). Mobile is less White than neighboring Chickasaw (48.8% White), Tillmans Corner (67.5% White), Theodore (66.8% White), and Belle Fontaine (83% White).
Mobile's Black Population
95,505 residents of Mobile identify as Black, or 51.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mobile considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Mobile is ranked #94 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mobile is more Black than neighboring Chickasaw (42.7% Black), Tillmans Corner (18% Black), Theodore (18.9% Black), and Belle Fontaine (1.3% Black). Mobile is less Black than neighboring Prichard (84.3% Black).
Mobile's Asian Population
3,369 residents of Mobile identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mobile roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Mobile is ranked #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mobile is more Asian than neighboring Chickasaw (0.4% Asian), Prichard (0.2% Asian), and Belle Fontaine (0.3% Asian). Mobile is less Asian than neighboring Tillmans Corner (3.6% Asian), and Theodore (3.2% Asian).
Mobile's Hispanic Population
6,034 residents of Mobile identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mobile roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Mobile is ranked #226 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mobile is more Hispanic than neighboring Chickasaw (2.9% Hispanic), and Prichard (1.1% Hispanic). Mobile is less Hispanic than neighboring Tillmans Corner (5.2% Hispanic), Theodore (4.5% Hispanic), and Belle Fontaine (6% Hispanic).
Mobile's Native American/Other Population
1,241 residents of Mobile 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 Mobile roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Mobile is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mobile is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prichard (0.6% Native American/Other). Mobile is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chickasaw (1% Native American/Other), Tillmans Corner (0.9% Native American/Other), Theodore (1.4% Native American/Other), and Belle Fontaine (1.3% Native American/Other).
Mobile's Multiracial Population
5,849 residents of Mobile identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mobile roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Mobile is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mobile is more Multiracial than neighboring Prichard (2.4% Multiracial). Mobile is less Multiracial than neighboring Chickasaw (4.1% Multiracial), Tillmans Corner (4.8% Multiracial), Theodore (5.2% Multiracial), and Belle Fontaine (8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.