Providence, AL Demographics

A map of Providence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	96	137	85.7%	82.0%
Hispanic	14	4	12.5%	2.4%
Black	2	19	1.8%	11.4%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	6	0.0%	3.6%

Providence, Alabama has an estimated population of 112, a dramatic decrease from the 167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 12.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Providence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Providence has become considerably less 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 Providence, that probability was 31.2% in 2020 and 24.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Providence is ranked the 554th 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). Providence was ranked the 526th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Providence's White Population

96 residents of Providence, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Providence is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Providence ranks 225th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's White population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. White residents' share of Providence's population has increased from 82.0% to 85.7%.

Providence is more White than neighboring Linden (40.8% White), Dayton (21.7% White), Demopolis (50.7% White), and Thomaston (50% White). Providence is less White than neighboring Myrtlewood (97.4% White).

Providence's Black Population

2 residents of Providence, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Providence is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Providence ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Black population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. Black residents' share of Providence's population has decreased from 11.4% to 1.8%.

Providence is more Black than neighboring Myrtlewood (0% Black). Providence is less Black than neighboring Linden (57.8% Black), Dayton (78.3% Black), Demopolis (43.2% Black), and Thomaston (46.4% Black).

Providence's Asian Population

0 residents of Providence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Providence is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Providence ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Providence's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Providence is less Asian than neighboring Linden (0.5% Asian), and Demopolis (0.6% Asian).

Providence's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Providence, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Providence is higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Providence ranks 306th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Providence's population has increased from 2.4% to 12.5%.

Providence is more Hispanic than neighboring Linden (0.9% Hispanic), Dayton (0% Hispanic), Demopolis (2.5% Hispanic), Thomaston (1% Hispanic), and Myrtlewood (2.6% Hispanic).

Providence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Providence, 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 Providence is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Providence ranks 509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Providence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Providence's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Providence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Providence is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Providence ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Providence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Providence's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Providence is less Multiracial than neighboring Demopolis (3% Multiracial), and Thomaston (2.6% 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.