Robertsdale, AL Demographics

A map of Robertsdale's Population by Race

Robertsdale, Alabama has an estimated population of 7,194, an increase from the 6,708 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% White, 12.4% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Robertsdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Robertsdale 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 Robertsdale, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 29.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Robertsdale is ranked the 92nd 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). Robertsdale was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Robertsdale's White Population

5,968 residents of Robertsdale, or 83.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Robertsdale is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Robertsdale ranks 263rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robertsdale's White population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of Robertsdale's population has increased from 78.6% to 83.0%.

Robertsdale is more White than neighboring Loxley (75.1% White), and Foley (76.2% White). Robertsdale is less White than neighboring Silverhill (84.9% White), Summerdale (87.4% White), and Magnolia Springs (88.4% White).

Robertsdale's Black Population

890 residents of Robertsdale, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Robertsdale is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Robertsdale ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robertsdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.8%. Black residents' share of Robertsdale's population has increased from 7.6% to 12.4%.

Robertsdale is more Black than neighboring Silverhill (0.5% Black), Summerdale (2.9% Black), Loxley (3.7% Black), Foley (6.3% Black), and Magnolia Springs (0% Black).

Robertsdale's Asian Population

11 residents of Robertsdale, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Robertsdale is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Robertsdale ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robertsdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 82.0%. Asian residents' share of Robertsdale's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Robertsdale is more Asian than neighboring Silverhill (0% Asian). Robertsdale is less Asian than neighboring Summerdale (1.6% Asian), Loxley (3.5% Asian), Foley (2.9% Asian), and Magnolia Springs (0.4% Asian).

Robertsdale's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Robertsdale, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Robertsdale is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Robertsdale ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robertsdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Robertsdale's population has decreased from 7.5% to 1.6%.

Robertsdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Silverhill (11.8% Hispanic), Summerdale (5% Hispanic), Loxley (10.3% Hispanic), Foley (9.3% Hispanic), and Magnolia Springs (4.1% Hispanic).

Robertsdale's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Robertsdale, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Robertsdale is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Robertsdale ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robertsdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Robertsdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Robertsdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summerdale (0% Native American/Other), Loxley (0.1% Native American/Other), and Magnolia Springs (0% Native American/Other). Robertsdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Silverhill (1% Native American/Other), and Foley (2.1% Native American/Other).

Robertsdale's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Robertsdale, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Robertsdale is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Robertsdale ranks 160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Robertsdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Robertsdale's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.2%.

Robertsdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Silverhill (1.7% Multiracial). Robertsdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Summerdale (3% Multiracial), Loxley (7.3% Multiracial), Foley (3.3% Multiracial), and Magnolia Springs (7.1% 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.