Gurley, AL Demographics

A map of Gurley's Population by Race

Gurley, Alabama has an estimated population of 607, a large decrease from the 816 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 17.5% Black, 6.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gurley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gurley 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 Gurley, that probability was 37.7% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gurley is ranked the 399th 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). Gurley was ranked the 339th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gurley's White Population

449 residents of Gurley, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gurley is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Gurley ranks 274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurley's White population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. White residents' share of Gurley's population has decreased from 77.9% to 74.0%.

Gurley is less White than neighboring Paint Rock (89.4% White), Woodville (95.4% White), Owens Cross Roads (79.5% White), Pleasant Groves (92.4% White), and New Hope (92.4% White).

Gurley's Black Population

106 residents of Gurley, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gurley is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Gurley ranks 349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurley's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.3%. Black residents' share of Gurley's population has increased from 8.7% to 17.5%.

Gurley is more Black than neighboring Paint Rock (0% Black), Woodville (0.4% Black), Owens Cross Roads (2.2% Black), Pleasant Groves (0% Black), and New Hope (1.2% Black).

Gurley's Asian Population

0 residents of Gurley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gurley is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Gurley ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Gurley's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Gurley is less Asian than neighboring Paint Rock (5% Asian), Woodville (0.4% Asian), Owens Cross Roads (1.3% Asian), and New Hope (0.3% Asian).

Gurley's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Gurley, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gurley is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Gurley ranks 358th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Gurley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Gurley is more Hispanic than neighboring Paint Rock (0% Hispanic), Woodville (1% Hispanic), Pleasant Groves (1.2% Hispanic), and New Hope (1.6% Hispanic). Gurley is less Hispanic than neighboring Owens Cross Roads (5.2% Hispanic).

Gurley's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Gurley, 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 Gurley is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Gurley ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gurley's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.5%.

Gurley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paint Rock (0.7% Native American/Other), Woodville (1% Native American/Other), Owens Cross Roads (2.2% Native American/Other), Pleasant Groves (2.3% Native American/Other), and New Hope (0.7% Native American/Other).

Gurley's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Gurley, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gurley is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gurley ranks 7th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Gurley's population has decreased from 8.6% to 6.3%.

Gurley is more Multiracial than neighboring Paint Rock (5% Multiracial), Woodville (1.9% Multiracial), Pleasant Groves (4.1% Multiracial), and New Hope (3.8% Multiracial). Gurley is less Multiracial than neighboring Owens Cross Roads (9.5% 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.