Saraland, AL Demographics

A map of Saraland's Population by Race

Saraland, Alabama has an estimated population of 16,404, a slight increase from the 16,171 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 13.1% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.9% Hispanic, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saraland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saraland 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 Saraland, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 33.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saraland is ranked the 43rd 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). Saraland was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saraland's White Population

13,139 residents of Saraland, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saraland is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Saraland ranks 286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saraland's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Saraland's population has increased from 76.5% to 80.1%.

Saraland is more White than neighboring Chickasaw (40% White), Prichard (10.1% White), and Creola (79.7% White). Saraland is less White than neighboring Satsuma (80.9% White), and Axis (87.1% White).

Saraland's Black Population

2,155 residents of Saraland, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saraland is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Saraland ranks 296th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saraland's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Saraland's population has decreased from 14.0% to 13.1%.

Saraland is more Black than neighboring Satsuma (8.8% Black), Creola (8.6% Black), and Axis (8.3% Black). Saraland is less Black than neighboring Chickasaw (50.6% Black), and Prichard (88.1% Black).

Saraland's Asian Population

72 residents of Saraland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saraland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Saraland ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saraland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Asian residents' share of Saraland's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Saraland is more Asian than neighboring Prichard (0.1% Asian), and Axis (0% Asian). Saraland is less Asian than neighboring Satsuma (2.6% Asian), Chickasaw (1.5% Asian), and Creola (1.1% Asian).

Saraland's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Saraland, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saraland is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Saraland ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saraland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Saraland's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.9%.

Saraland is more Hispanic than neighboring Prichard (0.8% Hispanic), and Axis (0% Hispanic). Saraland is less Hispanic than neighboring Satsuma (2.8% Hispanic), Chickasaw (3% Hispanic), and Creola (2.1% Hispanic).

Saraland's Native American/Other Population

220 residents of Saraland, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saraland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Saraland ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saraland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saraland's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.3%.

Saraland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Satsuma (1.1% Native American/Other), Chickasaw (0.3% Native American/Other), Prichard (0.4% Native American/Other), Creola (0.8% Native American/Other), and Axis (0% Native American/Other).

Saraland's Multiracial Population

672 residents of Saraland, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saraland is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Saraland ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saraland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Saraland's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.1%.

Saraland is more Multiracial than neighboring Satsuma (3.8% Multiracial), and Prichard (0.5% Multiracial). Saraland is less Multiracial than neighboring Chickasaw (4.4% Multiracial), Creola (7.6% Multiracial), and Axis (4.6% 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.