Leroy, AL Demographics

A map of Leroy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	856	578	79.6%	75.5%
Black	166	160	15.4%	20.9%
Asian	27	2	2.5%	0.3%
Multiracial	21	22	2.0%	2.9%
Hispanic	5	3	0.5%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Leroy, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,075, a dramatic increase from the 766 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 15.4% Black, 2.5% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leroy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leroy has become 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 Leroy, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 34.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leroy is ranked the 313th 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). Leroy was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leroy's White Population

856 residents of Leroy, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leroy is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Leroy ranks 292nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leroy's White population has grown by an estimated 48.1%. White residents' share of Leroy's population has increased from 75.5% to 79.6%.

Leroy is more White than neighboring Jackson (46.6% White), and St. Stephens (31.3% White). Leroy is less White than neighboring Rockville (100% White), Hobson (100% White), and Carlton (100% White).

Leroy's Black Population

166 residents of Leroy, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leroy is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Leroy ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leroy's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Leroy's population has decreased from 20.9% to 15.4%.

Leroy is more Black than neighboring Rockville (0% Black), Hobson (0% Black), and Carlton (0% Black). Leroy is less Black than neighboring Jackson (45.7% Black), and St. Stephens (64% Black).

Leroy's Asian Population

27 residents of Leroy, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leroy is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Leroy ranks 318th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leroy's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1250.0%. Asian residents' share of Leroy's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.5%.

Leroy is more Asian than neighboring Jackson (2.2% Asian), St. Stephens (0% Asian), Rockville (0% Asian), Hobson (0% Asian), and Carlton (0% Asian).

Leroy's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Leroy, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leroy is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Leroy ranks 555th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leroy's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Leroy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Leroy is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Stephens (0% Hispanic), Rockville (0% Hispanic), Hobson (0% Hispanic), and Carlton (0% Hispanic). Leroy is less Hispanic than neighboring Jackson (1.7% Hispanic).

Leroy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Leroy, 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 Leroy is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Leroy ranks 496th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

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

Leroy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (2.7% Native American/Other).

Leroy's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Leroy, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leroy is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Leroy ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leroy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Leroy's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.0%.

Leroy is more Multiracial than neighboring Jackson (1.1% Multiracial), Rockville (0% Multiracial), Hobson (0% Multiracial), and Carlton (0% Multiracial). Leroy is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Stephens (4.7% 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.