Northport, AL Demographics

A map of Northport's Population by Race

Northport, Alabama had a population of 31,125 in 2020. It was 63.9% White, 24.9% Black, 1.2% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Northport, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Northport is the 17th 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).

Northport's White Population

19,876 residents of Northport identify as White, or 63.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Northport roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Northport is ranked #400 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Northport is more White than neighboring Tuscaloosa (47.9% White), Holt (28.1% White), Cottondale (51.4% White), and Moundville (47.3% White). Northport is less White than neighboring Coker (90.3% White).

Northport's Black Population

7,754 residents of Northport identify as Black, or 24.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Northport roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Northport is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Northport is more Black than neighboring Coker (2.4% Black). Northport is less Black than neighboring Tuscaloosa (41% Black), Holt (52.2% Black), Cottondale (33.5% Black), and Moundville (47.8% Black).

Northport's Asian Population

385 residents of Northport identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Northport roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Northport is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Northport is more Asian than neighboring Coker (0% Asian), Holt (0% Asian), Cottondale (0.5% Asian), and Moundville (0.2% Asian). Northport is less Asian than neighboring Tuscaloosa (2.4% Asian).

Northport's Hispanic Population

2,053 residents of Northport identify as Hispanic, or 6.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Northport roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Northport is ranked #78 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Northport is more Hispanic than neighboring Tuscaloosa (5.5% Hispanic), Coker (3.5% Hispanic), and Moundville (1.7% Hispanic). Northport is less Hispanic than neighboring Holt (16.6% Hispanic), and Cottondale (10.1% Hispanic).

Northport's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Northport 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 Northport roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Northport is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Northport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holt (0.3% Native American/Other). Northport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tuscaloosa (0.7% Native American/Other), and Moundville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Northport's Multiracial Population

863 residents of Northport identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Northport roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Northport is ranked #402 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Northport is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuscaloosa (2.6% Multiracial), Holt (2.7% Multiracial), and Moundville (2.4% Multiracial). Northport is less Multiracial than neighboring Coker (3.2% Multiracial), and Cottondale (3.9% Multiracial).

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