Center Point, AL Demographics

A map of Center Point's Population by Race

Center Point, Alabama has an estimated population of 15,914, a slight decrease from the 16,406 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% Black, 18.6% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Center Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Center Point has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Center Point, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 45.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center Point is ranked the 46th 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). Center Point was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center Point's White Population

2,963 residents of Center Point, or 18.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center Point is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Center Point ranks 551st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 17.1% to 18.6%.

Center Point is less White than neighboring Grayson Valley (29.5% White), Pinson (33.4% White), Clay (47% White), Tarrant (31.9% White), and Trussville (79.9% White).

Center Point's Black Population

11,316 residents of Center Point, or 71.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Center Point is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Center Point ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Center Point's population has decreased from 74.0% to 71.1%.

Center Point is more Black than neighboring Grayson Valley (62.4% Black), Pinson (48.2% Black), Clay (43% Black), Tarrant (45% Black), and Trussville (10.9% Black).

Center Point's Asian Population

17 residents of Center Point, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Center Point ranks 346th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Asian residents' share of Center Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Center Point is more Asian than neighboring Tarrant (0% Asian). Center Point is less Asian than neighboring Grayson Valley (1.6% Asian), Pinson (2.2% Asian), Clay (2.5% Asian), and Trussville (3.5% Asian).

Center Point's Hispanic Population

1,076 residents of Center Point, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Center Point ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.8%.

Center Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Grayson Valley (5.2% Hispanic), Clay (3.4% Hispanic), and Trussville (3% Hispanic). Center Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinson (10.4% Hispanic), and Tarrant (21.4% Hispanic).

Center Point's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Center Point, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Center Point ranks 339th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Center Point's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Center Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grayson Valley (0.8% Native American/Other), Pinson (0.6% Native American/Other), Clay (2.6% Native American/Other), Tarrant (1.4% Native American/Other), and Trussville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Center Point's Multiracial Population

535 residents of Center Point, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Center Point ranks 446th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.4%.

Center Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Grayson Valley (0.5% Multiracial), Clay (1.5% Multiracial), Tarrant (0.4% Multiracial), and Trussville (2.7% Multiracial). Center Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinson (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.