Langston, AL Demographics

A map of Langston's Population by Race

Langston, Alabama has an estimated population of 284, an increase from the 265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 3.2% Black, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Langston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Langston 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 Langston, that probability was 19.1% in 2020 and 12.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Langston is ranked the 477th 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). Langston was ranked the 468th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Langston's White Population

265 residents of Langston, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Langston is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Langston ranks 113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's White population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Langston's population has increased from 89.8% to 93.3%.

Langston is more White than neighboring Section (90.9% White), Scottsboro (84.6% White), and Dutton (91.3% White). Langston is less White than neighboring Lakeview (95.1% White).

Langston's Black Population

9 residents of Langston, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Langston is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Langston ranks 458th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Langston's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

Langston is more Black than neighboring Section (0% Black), Grant (0% Black), Lakeview (0% Black), and Dutton (0% Black). Langston is less Black than neighboring Scottsboro (6.3% Black).

Langston's Asian Population

1 residents of Langston, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Langston is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Langston ranks 264th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Langston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Langston is more Asian than neighboring Grant (0.1% Asian), and Lakeview (0% Asian). Langston is less Asian than neighboring Scottsboro (0.9% Asian), and Dutton (0.5% Asian).

Langston's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Langston, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Langston is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Langston ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Langston's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.1%.

Langston is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (0% Hispanic). Langston is less Hispanic than neighboring Section (6.4% Hispanic), Scottsboro (4.2% Hispanic), Grant (4% Hispanic), and Dutton (3% Hispanic).

Langston's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Langston, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Langston is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Langston ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Langston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Langston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Section (1.1% Native American/Other), Scottsboro (0.6% Native American/Other), Grant (0% Native American/Other), Lakeview (0% Native American/Other), and Dutton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Langston's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Langston, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Langston is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Langston ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Langston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Langston's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.4%.

Langston is less Multiracial than neighboring Section (1.2% Multiracial), Scottsboro (3.3% Multiracial), Grant (2.6% Multiracial), Lakeview (4.9% Multiracial), and Dutton (3.9% 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.