Andalusia, AL Demographics

A map of Andalusia's Population by Race

Andalusia, Alabama has an estimated population of 8,766, a less than 1% change from the 8,805 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.7% White, 27.2% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Andalusia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Andalusia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Andalusia, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Andalusia is ranked the 82nd most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. 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). Andalusia was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Andalusia's White Population

5,588 residents of Andalusia, or 63.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Andalusia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Andalusia ranks 376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Andalusia's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Andalusia's population has decreased from 66.2% to 63.7%.

Andalusia is more White than neighboring River Falls (50.1% White). Andalusia is less White than neighboring Heath (83.1% White), Libertyville (92.5% White), Sanford (94.8% White), and Carolina (96.4% White).

Andalusia's Black Population

2,388 residents of Andalusia, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Andalusia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Andalusia ranks 197th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Andalusia's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Andalusia's population has increased from 25.8% to 27.2%.

Andalusia is more Black than neighboring Heath (10.9% Black), Libertyville (0% Black), Sanford (0% Black), and Carolina (0% Black). Andalusia is less Black than neighboring River Falls (47.4% Black).

Andalusia's Asian Population

0 residents of Andalusia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Andalusia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Andalusia ranks 67th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Andalusia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Andalusia's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Andalusia is less Asian than neighboring Heath (1.9% Asian), Libertyville (2.3% Asian), and Carolina (2.4% Asian).

Andalusia's Hispanic Population

358 residents of Andalusia, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Andalusia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Andalusia ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Andalusia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Andalusia's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.1%.

Andalusia is more Hispanic than neighboring Heath (3% Hispanic), Libertyville (0.6% Hispanic), River Falls (0% Hispanic), Sanford (0% Hispanic), and Carolina (0% Hispanic).

Andalusia's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Andalusia, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Andalusia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Andalusia ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Andalusia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Andalusia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Andalusia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Heath (0% Native American/Other), Libertyville (0% Native American/Other), River Falls (0% Native American/Other), and Sanford (0% Native American/Other). Andalusia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carolina (1.2% Native American/Other).

Andalusia's Multiracial Population

388 residents of Andalusia, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Andalusia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Andalusia ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Andalusia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Andalusia's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.4%.

Andalusia is more Multiracial than neighboring Heath (1.1% Multiracial), River Falls (2.5% Multiracial), and Carolina (0% Multiracial). Andalusia is less Multiracial than neighboring Libertyville (4.6% Multiracial), and Sanford (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.