Pell City, AL Demographics

A map of Pell City's Population by Race

Pell City, Alabama had a population of 12,939 in 2020. It was 76.9% White, 15.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pell City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Pell City is the 58th 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).

Pell City's White Population

9,954 residents of Pell City identify as White, or 76.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Pell City larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Pell City is ranked #283 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pell City is more White than neighboring Lincoln (68.8% White), and Talladega (41.7% White). Pell City is less White than neighboring Riverside (80.8% White), Odenville (81% White), and Ragland (81.4% White).

Pell City's Black Population

2,017 residents of Pell City identify as Black, or 15.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pell City slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Pell City is ranked #279 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pell City is more Black than neighboring Riverside (11.5% Black), Odenville (9.2% Black), and Ragland (10.6% Black). Pell City is less Black than neighboring Lincoln (25.3% Black), and Talladega (52% Black).

Pell City's Asian Population

140 residents of Pell City identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pell City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Pell City is ranked #80 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pell City is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (0.9% Asian), Lincoln (0.6% Asian), Odenville (0.4% Asian), Talladega (0.5% Asian), and Ragland (0.1% Asian).

Pell City's Hispanic Population

306 residents of Pell City identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pell City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Pell City is ranked #301 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pell City is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln (1.7% Hispanic), and Ragland (1.2% Hispanic). Pell City is less Hispanic than neighboring Odenville (3% Hispanic), and Talladega (2.9% Hispanic).

Pell City's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Pell City 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 Pell City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Pell City is ranked #427 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pell City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0.6% Native American/Other), Lincoln (0.5% Native American/Other), Odenville (0.6% Native American/Other), Talladega (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ragland (0.6% Native American/Other).

Pell City's Multiracial Population

480 residents of Pell City identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pell City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Pell City is ranked #264 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pell City is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln (3.1% Multiracial), and Talladega (2.5% Multiracial). Pell City is less Multiracial than neighboring Odenville (5.8% Multiracial), and Ragland (6% Multiracial).

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