Saraland, AL Demographics

A map of Saraland's Population by Race

Saraland, Alabama had a population of 16,171 in 2020. It was 76.5% White, 14.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Saraland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Saraland is the 43rd 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).

Saraland's White Population

12,378 residents of Saraland identify as White, or 76.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Saraland larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Saraland is ranked #286 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Saraland is more White than neighboring Chickasaw (48.8% White), Prichard (11.6% White), and Axis (58.3% White). Saraland is less White than neighboring Satsuma (84.9% White), and Creola (78.3% White).

Saraland's Black Population

2,261 residents of Saraland identify as Black, or 14.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Saraland slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Saraland is ranked #295 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Saraland is more Black than neighboring Satsuma (7.8% Black), and Creola (11.1% Black). Saraland is less Black than neighboring Chickasaw (42.7% Black), Prichard (84.3% Black), and Axis (33.9% Black).

Saraland's Asian Population

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

Saraland is more Asian than neighboring Satsuma (0.4% Asian), Chickasaw (0.4% Asian), Prichard (0.2% Asian), Creola (0.2% Asian), and Axis (0.2% Asian).

Saraland's Hispanic Population

311 residents of Saraland identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Saraland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Saraland is ranked #360 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Saraland is more Hispanic than neighboring Satsuma (1.3% Hispanic), Prichard (1.1% Hispanic), Creola (1.4% Hispanic), and Axis (0.7% Hispanic). Saraland is less Hispanic than neighboring Chickasaw (2.9% Hispanic).

Saraland's Native American/Other Population

286 residents of Saraland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Saraland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Saraland is ranked #50 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Saraland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Satsuma (1.5% Native American/Other), Chickasaw (1% Native American/Other), and Prichard (0.6% Native American/Other). Saraland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Creola (2.7% Native American/Other), and Axis (4.6% Native American/Other).

Saraland's Multiracial Population

746 residents of Saraland identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Saraland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Saraland is ranked #138 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Saraland is more Multiracial than neighboring Satsuma (4% Multiracial), Chickasaw (4.1% Multiracial), Prichard (2.4% Multiracial), and Axis (2.3% Multiracial). Saraland is less Multiracial than neighboring Creola (6.4% Multiracial).

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