Birmingham, AL population by race
The table below shows Birmingham's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,861 | 24.88% |
| Black or African American | 137,487 | 68.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 329 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 2,972 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 4,677 | 2.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,034 | 2.51% |
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Birmingham population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Birmingham has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Birmingham's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Birmingham population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 24.88% are white, 68.60% are Black or African American, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.48% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.33% are some other race and 2.51% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Birmingham, AL population by race.
The largest racial group in Birmingham is Black or African American with a population of 137,487 (68.60% of the total population).
Birmingham 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Birmingham is Black or African American with a population of 137,487 (68.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,034 (2.51% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Birmingham, AL
By ethnicity, 8,039 (4.01% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 192,392 (95.99% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Birmingham, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 137,147 (71.29% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Birmingham, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Birmingham's Non-Hispanic population.
Birmingham Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 46,875 | 24.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 137,147 | 71.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 206 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 2,967 | 1.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 64 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 1,478 | 0.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,655 | 1.90% |
Among the Hispanic population in Birmingham, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,026 (62.52% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Birmingham, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Birmingham's Hispanic population.
Birmingham Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,026 | 62.52% |
| Puerto Rican | 481 | 5.98% |
| Cuban | 203 | 2.53% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,329 | 28.97% |
Things to know
What percentage of Birmingham, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.01% of Birmingham population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Birmingham, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,026 (62.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Birmingham, AL have?
Birmingham, AL has 137,487 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 68.60% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Birmingham is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Birmingham, AL?
With 95.99% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Birmingham.
That being said, with a 24.88% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Birmingham.
What is the majority race in Birmingham, AL?
With a population of 137,487 (68.60% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Birmingham.
Whites are second largest race in Birmingham, with 24.88% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
