Oak Grove, AL Demographics

A map of Oak Grove's Population by Race

Oak Grove, Alabama has an estimated population of 856, a dramatic increase from the 564 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.7% White, 25.6% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oak Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 42.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oak Grove is ranked the 347th 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). Oak Grove was ranked the 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oak Grove's White Population

614 residents of Oak Grove, or 71.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oak Grove is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Oak Grove ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's White population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. White residents' share of Oak Grove's population has decreased from 78.4% to 71.7%.

Oak Grove is more White than neighboring Mignon (58.6% White), Sylacauga (61.3% White), Bon Air (59.6% White), and Childersburg (68.9% White). Oak Grove is less White than neighboring Stewartville (99.9% White).

Oak Grove's Black Population

219 residents of Oak Grove, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oak Grove is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Oak Grove ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Black population has grown by an estimated 138.0%. Black residents' share of Oak Grove's population has increased from 16.3% to 25.6%.

Oak Grove is more Black than neighboring Mignon (20.2% Black), Bon Air (12.8% Black), Childersburg (25.3% Black), and Stewartville (0.1% Black). Oak Grove is less Black than neighboring Sylacauga (33.7% Black).

Oak Grove's Asian Population

0 residents of Oak Grove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oak Grove is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Oak Grove ranks 357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oak Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oak Grove is less Asian than neighboring Childersburg (2% Asian).

Oak Grove's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Oak Grove, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oak Grove is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oak Grove ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oak Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Oak Grove is more Hispanic than neighboring Childersburg (0.8% Hispanic), and Stewartville (0% Hispanic). Oak Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Mignon (6.6% Hispanic), Sylacauga (1.5% Hispanic), and Bon Air (13.5% Hispanic).

Oak Grove's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oak Grove ranks 487th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oak Grove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oak Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sylacauga (0.6% Native American/Other).

Oak Grove's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Oak Grove, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oak Grove is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oak Grove ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oak Grove's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oak Grove's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.4%.

Oak Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Stewartville (0% Multiracial). Oak Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Mignon (14.6% Multiracial), Sylacauga (3% Multiracial), Bon Air (14.2% Multiracial), and Childersburg (3% 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.