Sylacauga, AL Demographics
A map of Sylacauga's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,457 | 59.3% |
Black | 4,311 | 34.3% |
Multiracial | 384 | 3.1% |
Hispanic | 280 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 77 | 0.6% |
Asian | 69 | 0.5% |
Sylacauga, Alabama had a population of 12,578 in 2020. It was 59.3% White, 34.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sylacauga, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 593 places in Alabama, Sylacauga is the 60th 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).
Sylacauga's White Population
7,457 residents of Sylacauga identify as White, or 59.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Sylacauga roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Sylacauga is ranked #420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sylacauga is less White than neighboring Mignon (61.2% White), Oak Grove (78.4% White), Stewartville (92.2% White), Bon Air (66.3% White), and Hollins (89.4% White).
Sylacauga's Black Population
4,311 residents of Sylacauga identify as Black, or 34.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sylacauga slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Sylacauga is ranked #149 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sylacauga is more Black than neighboring Mignon (28.8% Black), Oak Grove (16.3% Black), Stewartville (3.6% Black), Bon Air (23.3% Black), and Hollins (5% Black).
Sylacauga's Asian Population
69 residents of Sylacauga identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sylacauga roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Sylacauga is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sylacauga is more Asian than neighboring Mignon (0% Asian), Oak Grove (0.2% Asian), Stewartville (0% Asian), Bon Air (0% Asian), and Hollins (0.2% Asian).
Sylacauga's Hispanic Population
280 residents of Sylacauga identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sylacauga roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Sylacauga is ranked #323 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sylacauga is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (1.4% Hispanic), and Stewartville (0.9% Hispanic). Sylacauga is less Hispanic than neighboring Mignon (4.4% Hispanic), Bon Air (6.4% Hispanic), and Hollins (2.7% Hispanic).
Sylacauga's Native American/Other Population
77 residents of Sylacauga 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 Sylacauga roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Sylacauga is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sylacauga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hollins (0% Native American/Other). Sylacauga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mignon (1% Native American/Other), and Stewartville (0.8% Native American/Other).
Sylacauga's Multiracial Population
384 residents of Sylacauga identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sylacauga roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Sylacauga is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sylacauga is more Multiracial than neighboring Stewartville (2.5% Multiracial), and Hollins (2.7% Multiracial). Sylacauga is less Multiracial than neighboring Mignon (4.6% Multiracial), Oak Grove (3.5% Multiracial), and Bon Air (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.