Luverne, AL Demographics

A map of Luverne's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,548	1,707	57.5%	61.7%
Black	950	858	35.3%	31.0%
Hispanic	100	40	3.7%	1.4%
Multiracial	75	115	2.8%	4.2%
Asian	21	37	0.8%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Luverne, Alabama has an estimated population of 2,694, a slight decrease from the 2,765 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.5% White, 35.3% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Luverne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Luverne has become more 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 Luverne, that probability was 52.0% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Luverne is ranked the 184th 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). Luverne was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Luverne's White Population

1,548 residents of Luverne, or 57.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Luverne is lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Luverne ranks 412th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luverne's White population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Luverne's population has decreased from 61.7% to 57.5%.

Luverne is less White than neighboring Rutledge (72.6% White), Glenwood (89.5% White), Brantley (60.6% White), Goshen (80.8% White), and Petrey (100% White).

Luverne's Black Population

950 residents of Luverne, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Luverne is higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Luverne ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luverne's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Luverne's population has increased from 31.0% to 35.3%.

Luverne is more Black than neighboring Rutledge (27% Black), Glenwood (10.5% Black), Brantley (28.3% Black), Goshen (16.6% Black), and Petrey (0% Black).

Luverne's Asian Population

21 residents of Luverne, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Luverne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Luverne ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luverne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.2%. Asian residents' share of Luverne's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Luverne is more Asian than neighboring Rutledge (0% Asian), Glenwood (0% Asian), Goshen (0% Asian), and Petrey (0% Asian). Luverne is less Asian than neighboring Brantley (2.4% Asian).

Luverne's Hispanic Population

100 residents of Luverne, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Luverne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Luverne ranks 424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luverne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Luverne's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.7%.

Luverne is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutledge (0% Hispanic), Glenwood (0% Hispanic), Brantley (2.9% Hispanic), Goshen (2% Hispanic), and Petrey (0% Hispanic).

Luverne's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Luverne, 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 Luverne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Luverne ranks 454th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

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

Luverne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brantley (0.5% Native American/Other).

Luverne's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Luverne, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Luverne is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Luverne ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luverne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Luverne's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.8%.

Luverne is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutledge (0.4% Multiracial), Glenwood (0% Multiracial), Goshen (0.6% Multiracial), and Petrey (0% Multiracial). Luverne is less Multiracial than neighboring Brantley (5.4% 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.