Bayou La Batre, AL Demographics

A map of Bayou La Batre's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,101	1,306	58.5%	59.3%
Asian	339	420	18.0%	19.1%
Multiracial	244	92	13.0%	4.2%
Native American/Other	77	14	4.1%	0.6%
Hispanic	66	99	3.5%	4.5%
Black	54	273	2.9%	12.4%

Bayou La Batre, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,881, a large decrease from the 2,204 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% White, 18.0% Asian, 13.0% Multiracial, 4.1% Native American/Other, 3.5% Hispanic, and 2.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bayou La Batre, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bayou La Batre has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Bayou La Batre, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bayou La Batre is ranked the 233rd 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). Bayou La Batre was ranked the 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bayou La Batre's White Population

1,101 residents of Bayou La Batre, or 58.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bayou La Batre is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Bayou La Batre ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou La Batre's White population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Bayou La Batre's population has decreased from 59.3% to 58.5%.

Bayou La Batre is less White than neighboring Grand Bay (78.3% White), Theodore (62.4% White), Dauphin Island (92.2% White), Belle Fontaine (94.8% White), and Tillmans Corner (64.1% White).

Bayou La Batre's Black Population

54 residents of Bayou La Batre, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bayou La Batre is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Bayou La Batre ranks 307th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou La Batre's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.2%. Black residents' share of Bayou La Batre's population has decreased from 12.4% to 2.9%.

Bayou La Batre is more Black than neighboring Dauphin Island (1.8% Black), and Belle Fontaine (0% Black). Bayou La Batre is less Black than neighboring Grand Bay (13.8% Black), Theodore (19.5% Black), and Tillmans Corner (18.6% Black).

Bayou La Batre's Asian Population

339 residents of Bayou La Batre, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bayou La Batre is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Bayou La Batre ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou La Batre's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Asian residents' share of Bayou La Batre's population has decreased from 19.1% to 18.0%.

Bayou La Batre is more Asian than neighboring Grand Bay (1.4% Asian), Theodore (6% Asian), Dauphin Island (0% Asian), Belle Fontaine (2.7% Asian), and Tillmans Corner (6.7% Asian).

Bayou La Batre's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Bayou La Batre, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bayou La Batre is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Bayou La Batre ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou La Batre's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bayou La Batre's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%.

Bayou La Batre is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Bay (1.2% Hispanic), Theodore (3.3% Hispanic), and Belle Fontaine (2.5% Hispanic). Bayou La Batre is less Hispanic than neighboring Dauphin Island (4.4% Hispanic), and Tillmans Corner (4.6% Hispanic).

Bayou La Batre's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Bayou La Batre, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bayou La Batre is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Bayou La Batre ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou La Batre's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bayou La Batre's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.1%.

Bayou La Batre is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Bay (1.1% Native American/Other), Theodore (3.6% Native American/Other), Dauphin Island (0.3% Native American/Other), Belle Fontaine (0% Native American/Other), and Tillmans Corner (0.2% Native American/Other).

Bayou La Batre's Multiracial Population

244 residents of Bayou La Batre, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bayou La Batre is higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bayou La Batre ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayou La Batre's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 165.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bayou La Batre's population has increased from 4.2% to 13.0%.

Bayou La Batre is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Bay (4.1% Multiracial), Theodore (5.2% Multiracial), Dauphin Island (1.2% Multiracial), Belle Fontaine (0% Multiracial), and Tillmans Corner (5.8% 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.