Montgomery, AL Demographics

A map of Montgomery's Population by Race

Montgomery, Alabama had a population of 200,603 in 2020. It was 28.4% White, 60.0% Black, 3.6% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montgomery, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Montgomery is the 3rd 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).

Montgomery's White Population

57,071 residents of Montgomery identify as White, or 28.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Montgomery considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Montgomery is ranked #528 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Montgomery is less White than neighboring Coosada (55.7% White), Blue Ridge (88.9% White), Redland (75% White), Pike Road (57.1% White), and Millbrook (64.6% White).

Montgomery's Black Population

120,349 residents of Montgomery identify as Black, or 60.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Montgomery considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Montgomery is ranked #70 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Montgomery is more Black than neighboring Coosada (36.6% Black), Blue Ridge (3.8% Black), Redland (16.6% Black), Pike Road (31.5% Black), and Millbrook (26.3% Black).

Montgomery's Asian Population

7,171 residents of Montgomery identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Montgomery roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Montgomery is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Montgomery is more Asian than neighboring Coosada (0.2% Asian), Blue Ridge (1.1% Asian), Redland (1.5% Asian), and Millbrook (1.1% Asian). Montgomery is less Asian than neighboring Pike Road (5.8% Asian).

Montgomery's Hispanic Population

9,669 residents of Montgomery identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Montgomery roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Montgomery is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Montgomery is more Hispanic than neighboring Coosada (4.2% Hispanic), Blue Ridge (1.1% Hispanic), Redland (2.7% Hispanic), Pike Road (2.5% Hispanic), and Millbrook (3.2% Hispanic).

Montgomery's Native American/Other Population

1,075 residents of Montgomery identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Montgomery roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Montgomery is ranked #329 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Montgomery is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coosada (0.6% Native American/Other), Pike Road (0.6% Native American/Other), and Millbrook (0.7% Native American/Other).

Montgomery's Multiracial Population

5,268 residents of Montgomery identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Montgomery roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Montgomery is ranked #433 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Montgomery is less Multiracial than neighboring Coosada (2.8% Multiracial), Blue Ridge (4.6% Multiracial), Redland (3.7% Multiracial), Pike Road (2.7% Multiracial), and Millbrook (4.1% Multiracial).

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