Childersburg, AL Demographics

A map of Childersburg's Population by Race

Childersburg, Alabama has an estimated population of 4,655, a slight decrease from the 4,754 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 25.3% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Childersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Childersburg has become considerably less 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 Childersburg, that probability was 53.7% in 2020 and 46.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Childersburg is ranked the 129th 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). Childersburg was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Childersburg's White Population

3,209 residents of Childersburg, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Childersburg is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Childersburg ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childersburg's White population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. White residents' share of Childersburg's population has increased from 54.6% to 68.9%.

Childersburg is more White than neighboring Bon Air (59.6% White), and Mignon (58.6% White). Childersburg is less White than neighboring Harpersville (82% White), Vincent (80.1% White), and Oak Grove (71.7% White).

Childersburg's Black Population

1,177 residents of Childersburg, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Childersburg is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Childersburg ranks 125th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childersburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Black residents' share of Childersburg's population has decreased from 40.5% to 25.3%.

Childersburg is more Black than neighboring Bon Air (12.8% Black), Harpersville (11.7% Black), Vincent (13.6% Black), and Mignon (20.2% Black). Childersburg is less Black than neighboring Oak Grove (25.6% Black).

Childersburg's Asian Population

92 residents of Childersburg, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Childersburg is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Childersburg ranks 240th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childersburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 360.0%. Asian residents' share of Childersburg's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.0%.

Childersburg is more Asian than neighboring Bon Air (0% Asian), Harpersville (0.2% Asian), Vincent (0% Asian), Oak Grove (0% Asian), and Mignon (0% Asian).

Childersburg's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Childersburg, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Childersburg is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Childersburg ranks 417th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childersburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Childersburg's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Childersburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Bon Air (13.5% Hispanic), Harpersville (3.7% Hispanic), Vincent (2% Hispanic), Oak Grove (1.3% Hispanic), and Mignon (6.6% Hispanic).

Childersburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Childersburg, 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 Childersburg is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Childersburg ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childersburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Childersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Childersburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harpersville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Vincent (1.1% Native American/Other).

Childersburg's Multiracial Population

141 residents of Childersburg, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Childersburg is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Childersburg ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Childersburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Childersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Childersburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Harpersville (2.2% Multiracial), and Oak Grove (1.4% Multiracial). Childersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Bon Air (14.2% Multiracial), Vincent (3.2% Multiracial), and Mignon (14.6% 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.