Reeltown, AL Demographics
A map of Reeltown's Population by Race
Reeltown, Alabama has an estimated population of 980, a large increase from the 794 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 34.9% Black, 6.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Reeltown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Reeltown has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Reeltown, that probability was 41.4% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Reeltown is ranked the 325th 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). Reeltown was ranked the 344th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Reeltown's White Population
570 residents of Reeltown, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Reeltown is lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Reeltown ranks 305th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reeltown's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Reeltown's population has decreased from 74.2% to 58.2%.
Reeltown is more White than neighboring Franklin (18% White), Notasulga (33.8% White), Tuskegee (11.8% White), and Shorter (15.8% White). Reeltown is less White than neighboring Tallassee (70.4% White).
Reeltown's Black Population
342 residents of Reeltown, or 34.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Reeltown is higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Reeltown ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reeltown's Black population has grown by an estimated 140.8%. Black residents' share of Reeltown's population has increased from 17.9% to 34.9%.
Reeltown is more Black than neighboring Tallassee (20.9% Black). Reeltown is less Black than neighboring Franklin (69.5% Black), Notasulga (61.9% Black), Tuskegee (84% Black), and Shorter (73.8% Black).
Reeltown's Asian Population
0 residents of Reeltown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Reeltown is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Reeltown ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reeltown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Reeltown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Reeltown is less Asian than neighboring Tallassee (0.2% Asian), Tuskegee (0.5% Asian), and Shorter (0.5% Asian).
Reeltown's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Reeltown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Reeltown is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Reeltown ranks 387th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reeltown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Reeltown's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.
Reeltown is less Hispanic than neighboring Tallassee (2.7% Hispanic), Franklin (0.5% Hispanic), Notasulga (1.8% Hispanic), Tuskegee (1.4% Hispanic), and Shorter (5.2% Hispanic).
Reeltown's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Reeltown, 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 Reeltown is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Reeltown ranks 498th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reeltown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Reeltown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Reeltown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (0.7% Native American/Other), Tuskegee (0.2% Native American/Other), and Shorter (0.7% Native American/Other).
Reeltown's Multiracial Population
68 residents of Reeltown, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Reeltown is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Reeltown ranks 69th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Reeltown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Reeltown's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.9%.
Reeltown is more Multiracial than neighboring Tallassee (5.8% Multiracial), Notasulga (2.5% Multiracial), Tuskegee (2.2% Multiracial), and Shorter (4% Multiracial). Reeltown is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (11.2% 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.