Nectar, AL Demographics
A map of Nectar's Population by Race
Nectar, Alabama has an estimated population of 460, a large increase from the 379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 28.0% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nectar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Nectar has become considerably more 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 Nectar, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 44.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Nectar is ranked the 428th 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). Nectar was ranked the 436th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Nectar's White Population
317 residents of Nectar, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nectar is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Nectar ranks 91st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Nectar's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Nectar's population has decreased from 91.0% to 68.9%.
Nectar is more White than neighboring Cleveland (68.8% White). Nectar is less White than neighboring Locust Fork (92.5% White), Garden City (96.2% White), and Rosa (94.7% White).
Nectar's Black Population
0 residents of Nectar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nectar is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Nectar ranks 560th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Nectar's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Nectar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Nectar is less Black than neighboring Locust Fork (1.6% Black), Cleveland (0.2% Black), and Blountsville (9.1% Black).
Nectar's Asian Population
0 residents of Nectar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nectar is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Nectar ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Nectar's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Nectar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Nectar is less Asian than neighboring Locust Fork (0.3% Asian).
Nectar's Hispanic Population
129 residents of Nectar, or 28.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nectar is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Nectar ranks 309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Nectar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1333.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Nectar's population has increased from 2.4% to 28.0%.
Nectar is more Hispanic than neighboring Locust Fork (2.3% Hispanic), Cleveland (27.3% Hispanic), Blountsville (14.7% Hispanic), Garden City (0% Hispanic), and Rosa (4.6% Hispanic).
Nectar's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Nectar, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nectar is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Nectar ranks 197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Nectar's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nectar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Nectar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (0.2% Native American/Other). Nectar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Locust Fork (0.9% Native American/Other), Cleveland (0.6% Native American/Other), Blountsville (1.4% Native American/Other), and Rosa (0.5% Native American/Other).
Nectar's Multiracial Population
12 residents of Nectar, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nectar is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Nectar ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Nectar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Nectar's population has decreased from 5.8% to 2.6%.
Nectar is more Multiracial than neighboring Locust Fork (2.5% Multiracial), and Rosa (0.1% Multiracial). Nectar is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleveland (3.1% Multiracial), Blountsville (5.9% Multiracial), and Garden City (3.6% 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.