Colbert County, AL population by race
The table below shows Colbert County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,698 | 78.05% |
| Black or African American | 9,185 | 16.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 178 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.09% |
| Some other race | 1,395 | 2.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,547 | 2.70% |
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Colbert County 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; Colbert County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Colbert County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Colbert County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.05% are white, 16.04% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.37% are Asian, 0.09% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.44% are some other race and 2.70% are multiracial.
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Colbert County, AL population by race.
The largest racial group in Colbert County is White with a population of 44,698 (78.05% of the total population).
Colbert County '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 White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Colbert County is White with a population of 44,698 (78.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,547 (2.70% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Colbert County, AL
By ethnicity, 1,837 (3.21% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 55,433 (96.79% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Colbert County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 44,485 (80.25% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Colbert County, AL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Colbert County's Non-Hispanic population.
Colbert County 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 | 44,485 | 80.25% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,171 | 16.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 170 | 0.31% |
| Asian alone | 214 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 53 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 78 | 0.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,262 | 2.28% |
Among the Hispanic population in Colbert County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,430 (77.84% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Colbert County, AL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Colbert County's Hispanic population.
Colbert County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,430 | 77.84% |
| Puerto Rican | 91 | 4.95% |
| Cuban | 59 | 3.21% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 257 | 13.99% |
Things to know
What percentage of Colbert County, AL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.21% of Colbert County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Colbert County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,430 (77.84% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Colbert County, AL have?
Colbert County, AL has 9,185 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 16.04% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Colbert County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Colbert County, AL?
With 96.79% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Colbert County.
That being said, with a 16.04% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Colbert County.
What is the majority race in Colbert County, AL?
With a population of 44,698 (78.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Colbert County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Colbert County, with 16.04% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates