Megargel, AL Demographics

A map of Megargel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	24	4	52.2%	6.7%
White	13	52	28.3%	86.7%
Black	9	2	19.6%	3.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	1.7%

Megargel, Alabama has an estimated population of 46, a large decrease from the 60 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.2% Multiracial, 28.3% White, 19.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Megargel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Megargel has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Megargel, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Megargel is ranked the 579th 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). Megargel was ranked the 578th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Megargel's White Population

13 residents of Megargel, or 28.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Megargel is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Megargel ranks 169th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's White population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. White residents' share of Megargel's population has decreased from 86.7% to 28.3%.

Megargel is less White than neighboring Frisco City (50.1% White), Uriah (100% White), Excel (84% White), Monroeville (34.3% White), and Repton (44.1% White).

Megargel's Black Population

9 residents of Megargel, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Megargel is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Megargel ranks 425th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Megargel's population has increased from 3.3% to 19.6%.

Megargel is more Black than neighboring Uriah (0% Black), and Excel (5.5% Black). Megargel is less Black than neighboring Frisco City (46.8% Black), Monroeville (61.2% Black), and Repton (55.9% Black).

Megargel's Asian Population

0 residents of Megargel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Megargel is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Megargel ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Megargel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Megargel is less Asian than neighboring Excel (2.3% Asian).

Megargel's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Megargel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Megargel is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Megargel ranks 400th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Megargel's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Megargel is less Hispanic than neighboring Frisco City (1.2% Hispanic), and Monroeville (0.5% Hispanic).

Megargel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Megargel, 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 Megargel is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Megargel ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Megargel's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Megargel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frisco City (0.8% Native American/Other), Excel (0.8% Native American/Other), and Monroeville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Megargel's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Megargel, or 52.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Megargel is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Megargel ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Megargel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Megargel's population has increased from 6.7% to 52.2%.

Megargel is more Multiracial than neighboring Frisco City (1.1% Multiracial), Uriah (0% Multiracial), Excel (7.4% Multiracial), Monroeville (3.9% Multiracial), and Repton (0% 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.