Montgomery, AL Demographics

A map of Montgomery's Population by Race

Montgomery, Alabama has an estimated population of 197,494, a slight decrease from the 200,603 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.8% Black, 25.8% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montgomery, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montgomery has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Montgomery, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montgomery is ranked the 4th 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). Montgomery was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montgomery's White Population

51,005 residents of Montgomery, or 25.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montgomery is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Montgomery ranks 528th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Montgomery's population has decreased from 28.4% to 25.8%.

Montgomery is less White than neighboring Coosada (63.1% White), Blue Ridge (94.1% White), Redland (81.7% White), Pike Road (56% White), and Millbrook (64.4% White).

Montgomery's Black Population

124,120 residents of Montgomery, or 62.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montgomery is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Montgomery ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Montgomery's population has increased from 60.0% to 62.8%.

Montgomery is more Black than neighboring Coosada (28.8% Black), Blue Ridge (0.7% Black), Redland (13.9% Black), Pike Road (30.3% Black), and Millbrook (26.4% Black).

Montgomery's Asian Population

6,654 residents of Montgomery, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Montgomery ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Montgomery is more Asian than neighboring Coosada (0% Asian), Blue Ridge (0% Asian), Redland (0% Asian), and Millbrook (1.4% Asian). Montgomery is less Asian than neighboring Pike Road (8.3% Asian).

Montgomery's Hispanic Population

9,741 residents of Montgomery, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Montgomery ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Montgomery is more Hispanic than neighboring Coosada (3.3% Hispanic), Blue Ridge (2.9% Hispanic), Redland (3.4% Hispanic), Pike Road (2.8% Hispanic), and Millbrook (3.1% Hispanic).

Montgomery's Native American/Other Population

285 residents of Montgomery, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Montgomery ranks 337th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Montgomery is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Redland (0% Native American/Other). Montgomery is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coosada (0.6% Native American/Other), Pike Road (0.4% Native American/Other), and Millbrook (0.2% Native American/Other).

Montgomery's Multiracial Population

5,689 residents of Montgomery, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montgomery is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Montgomery ranks 437th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montgomery's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Montgomery's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Montgomery is more Multiracial than neighboring Blue Ridge (2.4% Multiracial), Redland (1% Multiracial), and Pike Road (2.3% Multiracial). Montgomery is less Multiracial than neighboring Coosada (4.3% Multiracial), and Millbrook (4.6% 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.