Northport, AL Demographics

A map of Northport's Population by Race

Northport, Alabama has an estimated population of 31,218, a less than 1% change from the 31,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.0% White, 26.4% Black, 6.1% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northport has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Northport, that probability was 52.5% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northport is ranked the 18th 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). Northport was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northport's White Population

19,992 residents of Northport, or 64.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northport is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Northport ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Northport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.0%.

Northport is more White than neighboring Tuscaloosa (48.8% White), Holt (28.8% White), Cottondale (43.2% White), and Moundville (40.4% White). Northport is less White than neighboring Coker (81.5% White).

Northport's Black Population

8,254 residents of Northport, or 26.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northport is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Northport ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Northport's population has increased from 24.9% to 26.4%.

Northport is more Black than neighboring Coker (1.5% Black). Northport is less Black than neighboring Tuscaloosa (40.4% Black), Holt (47.2% Black), Cottondale (50.5% Black), and Moundville (45.8% Black).

Northport's Asian Population

196 residents of Northport, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northport is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Northport ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Asian residents' share of Northport's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Northport is more Asian than neighboring Coker (0.5% Asian), Holt (0% Asian), Cottondale (0.2% Asian), and Moundville (0% Asian). Northport is less Asian than neighboring Tuscaloosa (2.5% Asian).

Northport's Hispanic Population

1,892 residents of Northport, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northport is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Northport ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Northport's population has decreased from 6.6% to 6.1%.

Northport is more Hispanic than neighboring Tuscaloosa (5.7% Hispanic), Coker (2.1% Hispanic), Cottondale (2.5% Hispanic), and Moundville (2.9% Hispanic). Northport is less Hispanic than neighboring Holt (22.8% Hispanic).

Northport's Native American/Other Population

156 residents of Northport, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northport is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Northport ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Northport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuscaloosa (0.4% Native American/Other), Coker (0% Native American/Other), Holt (0% Native American/Other), Cottondale (0% Native American/Other), and Moundville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Northport's Multiracial Population

728 residents of Northport, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northport is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Northport ranks 411th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Northport's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.3%.

Northport is more Multiracial than neighboring Tuscaloosa (2.2% Multiracial), and Holt (1.2% Multiracial). Northport is less Multiracial than neighboring Coker (14.5% Multiracial), Cottondale (3.6% Multiracial), and Moundville (10.7% 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.