Montevallo, AL Demographics

A map of Montevallo's Population by Race

Montevallo, Alabama has an estimated population of 7,556, an increase from the 7,229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.5% White, 27.1% Black, 6.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montevallo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montevallo 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 Montevallo, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montevallo is ranked the 89th 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). Montevallo was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montevallo's White Population

4,645 residents of Montevallo, or 61.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montevallo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Montevallo ranks 417th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevallo's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Montevallo's population has increased from 60.8% to 61.5%.

Montevallo is more White than neighboring Wilton (38.1% White), and Calera (57.8% White). Montevallo is less White than neighboring Pea Ridge (95.8% White), Alabaster (67.1% White), and Brantleyville (88.8% White).

Montevallo's Black Population

2,049 residents of Montevallo, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montevallo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Montevallo ranks 221st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevallo's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Black residents' share of Montevallo's population has increased from 22.7% to 27.1%.

Montevallo is more Black than neighboring Pea Ridge (0% Black), Alabaster (16.1% Black), and Brantleyville (2.7% Black). Montevallo is less Black than neighboring Wilton (41.4% Black), and Calera (30.7% Black).

Montevallo's Asian Population

152 residents of Montevallo, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montevallo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Montevallo ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevallo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 192.3%. Asian residents' share of Montevallo's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Montevallo is more Asian than neighboring Wilton (0% Asian), Pea Ridge (0% Asian), Alabaster (1.1% Asian), Brantleyville (0% Asian), and Calera (0.6% Asian).

Montevallo's Hispanic Population

483 residents of Montevallo, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montevallo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Montevallo ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevallo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Montevallo's population has decreased from 10.7% to 6.4%.

Montevallo is more Hispanic than neighboring Pea Ridge (0.6% Hispanic). Montevallo is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilton (10.6% Hispanic), Alabaster (12.4% Hispanic), Brantleyville (6.7% Hispanic), and Calera (9.2% Hispanic).

Montevallo's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of Montevallo, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montevallo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Montevallo ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevallo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montevallo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Montevallo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton (0% Native American/Other), Pea Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Alabaster (0.7% Native American/Other), Brantleyville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Calera (0.3% Native American/Other).

Montevallo's Multiracial Population

163 residents of Montevallo, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montevallo is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Montevallo ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevallo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Montevallo's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.2%.

Montevallo is more Multiracial than neighboring Brantleyville (1.7% Multiracial), and Calera (1.5% Multiracial). Montevallo is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilton (10% Multiracial), Pea Ridge (3.6% Multiracial), and Alabaster (2.6% 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.