Semmes, AL Demographics

A map of Semmes's Population by Race

Semmes, Alabama had a population of 4,941 in 2020. It was 77.5% White, 11.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Semmes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Semmes is the 119th 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).

Semmes's White Population

3,828 residents of Semmes identify as White, or 77.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Semmes larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Semmes is ranked #276 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Semmes is more White than neighboring Prichard (11.6% White), Chunchula (45.6% White), Saraland (76.5% White), Chickasaw (48.8% White), and Mobile (40.1% White).

Semmes's Black Population

569 residents of Semmes identify as Black, or 11.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Semmes less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Semmes is ranked #311 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Semmes is less Black than neighboring Prichard (84.3% Black), Chunchula (50.8% Black), Saraland (14% Black), Chickasaw (42.7% Black), and Mobile (51.1% Black).

Semmes's Asian Population

41 residents of Semmes identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Semmes roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Semmes is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Semmes is more Asian than neighboring Prichard (0.2% Asian), Chunchula (0% Asian), and Chickasaw (0.4% Asian). Semmes is less Asian than neighboring Saraland (1.2% Asian), and Mobile (1.8% Asian).

Semmes's Hispanic Population

223 residents of Semmes identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Semmes roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Semmes is ranked #149 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Semmes is more Hispanic than neighboring Prichard (1.1% Hispanic), Chunchula (1.5% Hispanic), Saraland (1.9% Hispanic), Chickasaw (2.9% Hispanic), and Mobile (3.2% Hispanic).

Semmes's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Semmes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Semmes roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Semmes is ranked #85 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Semmes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prichard (0.6% Native American/Other), Chunchula (0% Native American/Other), Chickasaw (1% Native American/Other), and Mobile (0.7% Native American/Other). Semmes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saraland (1.8% Native American/Other).

Semmes's Multiracial Population

215 residents of Semmes identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Semmes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Semmes is ranked #166 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Semmes is more Multiracial than neighboring Prichard (2.4% Multiracial), Chunchula (2.1% Multiracial), Chickasaw (4.1% Multiracial), and Mobile (3.1% Multiracial). Semmes is less Multiracial than neighboring Saraland (4.6% Multiracial).

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