Irondale, AL Demographics

A map of Irondale's Population by Race

Irondale, Alabama has an estimated population of 13,464, a less than 1% change from the 13,497 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% White, 28.6% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Irondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Irondale has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Irondale, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Irondale is ranked the 57th 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). Irondale was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Irondale's White Population

7,906 residents of Irondale, or 58.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Irondale is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Irondale ranks 453rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's White population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Irondale's population has increased from 53.2% to 58.7%.

Irondale is more White than neighboring Center Point (18.6% White), and Grayson Valley (29.5% White). Irondale is less White than neighboring Leeds (68.3% White), Mountain Brook (95.1% White), and Brook Highland (64.4% White).

Irondale's Black Population

3,845 residents of Irondale, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Irondale is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Irondale ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of Irondale's population has decreased from 29.9% to 28.6%.

Irondale is more Black than neighboring Leeds (13.3% Black), Mountain Brook (0.6% Black), and Brook Highland (20.7% Black). Irondale is less Black than neighboring Center Point (71.1% Black), and Grayson Valley (62.4% Black).

Irondale's Asian Population

99 residents of Irondale, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Irondale is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Irondale ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Asian residents' share of Irondale's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.7%.

Irondale is more Asian than neighboring Leeds (0.3% Asian), and Center Point (0.1% Asian). Irondale is less Asian than neighboring Grayson Valley (1.6% Asian), and Brook Highland (4.3% Asian).

Irondale's Hispanic Population

1,213 residents of Irondale, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Irondale is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Irondale ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Irondale's population has decreased from 11.6% to 9.0%.

Irondale is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Brook (0.9% Hispanic), Center Point (6.8% Hispanic), Grayson Valley (5.2% Hispanic), and Brook Highland (6.9% Hispanic). Irondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Leeds (15.5% Hispanic).

Irondale's Native American/Other Population

174 residents of Irondale, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Irondale is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Irondale ranks 421st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 262.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Irondale's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Irondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leeds (0.2% Native American/Other), Mountain Brook (0.3% Native American/Other), Center Point (0% Native American/Other), Grayson Valley (0.8% Native American/Other), and Brook Highland (1.1% Native American/Other).

Irondale's Multiracial Population

227 residents of Irondale, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Irondale is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Irondale ranks 321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irondale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Irondale's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.7%.

Irondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Grayson Valley (0.5% Multiracial). Irondale is less Multiracial than neighboring Leeds (2.5% Multiracial), Mountain Brook (2.4% Multiracial), Center Point (3.4% Multiracial), and Brook Highland (2.7% 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.