Pell City, AL Demographics

A map of Pell City's Population by Race

Pell City, Alabama has an estimated population of 13,587, an increase from the 12,939 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% White, 18.4% Black, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pell City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pell City has become 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 Pell City, that probability was 38.2% in 2020 and 39.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pell City is ranked the 55th 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). Pell City was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pell City's White Population

10,224 residents of Pell City, or 75.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pell City is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Pell City ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pell City's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Pell City's population has decreased from 76.9% to 75.2%.

Pell City is more White than neighboring Lincoln (65.2% White), and Talladega (41.1% White). Pell City is less White than neighboring Riverside (82.3% White), Odenville (82.2% White), and Ragland (81.6% White).

Pell City's Black Population

2,505 residents of Pell City, or 18.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pell City is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Pell City ranks 280th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pell City's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Black residents' share of Pell City's population has increased from 15.6% to 18.4%.

Pell City is more Black than neighboring Riverside (14.4% Black), Odenville (11.1% Black), and Ragland (9% Black). Pell City is less Black than neighboring Lincoln (20.3% Black), and Talladega (50% Black).

Pell City's Asian Population

152 residents of Pell City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pell City is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Pell City ranks 88th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pell City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Asian residents' share of Pell City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Pell City is more Asian than neighboring Riverside (0% Asian), Odenville (0% Asian), Talladega (1% Asian), and Ragland (0.9% Asian).

Pell City's Hispanic Population

302 residents of Pell City, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pell City is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Pell City ranks 310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pell City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Pell City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Pell City is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (2% Hispanic). Pell City is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln (3.8% Hispanic), Odenville (5.1% Hispanic), Talladega (2.7% Hispanic), and Ragland (4.8% Hispanic).

Pell City's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of Pell City, 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 Pell City is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pell City ranks 436th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pell City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 164.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pell City's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Pell City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0% Native American/Other), Odenville (0.2% Native American/Other), Talladega (0% Native American/Other), and Ragland (0% Native American/Other). Pell City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln (0.9% Native American/Other).

Pell City's Multiracial Population

293 residents of Pell City, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pell City is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pell City ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pell City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pell City's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.2%.

Pell City is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (1.3% Multiracial), and Odenville (1.4% Multiracial). Pell City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln (8.7% Multiracial), Talladega (5.1% Multiracial), and Ragland (3.8% 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.