Section, AL Demographics

A map of Section's Population by Race

Section, Alabama had a population of 756 in 2020. It was 89.9% White, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Section, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Section is the 355th 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).

Section's White Population

680 residents of Section identify as White, or 89.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Section considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Section is ranked #111 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Section is more White than neighboring Scottsboro (83.3% White), Powell (82.6% White), Langston (89.8% White), and Hollywood (74.2% White). Section is less White than neighboring Dutton (91.2% White).

Section's Black Population

5 residents of Section identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Section considerably less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Section is ranked #502 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Section is more Black than neighboring Dutton (0% Black). Section is less Black than neighboring Scottsboro (4.9% Black), Powell (4.3% Black), Langston (1.9% Black), and Hollywood (15.3% Black).

Section's Asian Population

2 residents of Section identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Section roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Section is ranked #272 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Section is more Asian than neighboring Hollywood (0.1% Asian). Section is less Asian than neighboring Scottsboro (0.8% Asian), and Langston (0.4% Asian).

Section's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Section identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Section roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Section is ranked #450 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Section is less Hispanic than neighboring Dutton (5.2% Hispanic), Scottsboro (5% Hispanic), Powell (5.1% Hispanic), Langston (2.6% Hispanic), and Hollywood (3.1% Hispanic).

Section's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Section identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Section roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Section is ranked #37 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Section is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dutton (1.5% Native American/Other), Scottsboro (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hollywood (1.2% Native American/Other). Section is less Native American/Other than neighboring Powell (2.7% Native American/Other), and Langston (2.3% Native American/Other).

Section's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Section identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Section roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Section is ranked #57 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Section is more Multiracial than neighboring Dutton (1.8% Multiracial), Scottsboro (5% Multiracial), Powell (5% Multiracial), and Langston (3% Multiracial). Section is less Multiracial than neighboring Hollywood (6.1% Multiracial).

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