Section, AL Demographics

A map of Section's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	972	680	90.9%	89.9%
Hispanic	68	9	6.4%	1.2%
Multiracial	13	44	1.2%	5.8%
Native American/Other	12	16	1.1%	2.1%
Asian	4	2	0.4%	0.3%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.7%

Section, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,069, a dramatic increase from the 756 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Section, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Section has become 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 Section, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Section is ranked the 314th 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). Section was ranked the 355th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Section's White Population

972 residents of Section, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Section is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Section ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Section's White population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. White residents' share of Section's population has increased from 89.9% to 90.9%.

Section is more White than neighboring Scottsboro (84.6% White), Powell (82.6% White), and Hollywood (83.5% White). Section is less White than neighboring Dutton (91.3% White), and Langston (93.3% White).

Section's Black Population

0 residents of Section, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Section is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Section ranks 510th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Section's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Section's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Section is less Black than neighboring Scottsboro (6.3% Black), Powell (11.8% Black), Langston (3.2% Black), and Hollywood (7.5% Black).

Section's Asian Population

4 residents of Section, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Section is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Section ranks 314th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Section's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Section's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Section is more Asian than neighboring Powell (0% Asian), and Hollywood (0% Asian). Section is less Asian than neighboring Dutton (0.5% Asian), and Scottsboro (0.9% Asian).

Section's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Section, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Section is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Section ranks 455th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Section's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 655.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Section's population has increased from 1.2% to 6.4%.

Section is more Hispanic than neighboring Dutton (3% Hispanic), Scottsboro (4.2% Hispanic), Powell (3.5% Hispanic), Langston (1.1% Hispanic), and Hollywood (5.5% Hispanic).

Section's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Section, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Section is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Section ranks 39th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Section's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Section's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.1%.

Section is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scottsboro (0.6% Native American/Other), and Powell (0.3% Native American/Other). Section is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dutton (1.4% Native American/Other), Langston (1.8% Native American/Other), and Hollywood (2.1% Native American/Other).

Section's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Section, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Section is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Section ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Section's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Section's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.2%.

Section is more Multiracial than neighboring Langston (0.4% Multiracial). Section is less Multiracial than neighboring Dutton (3.9% Multiracial), Scottsboro (3.3% Multiracial), Powell (1.8% Multiracial), and Hollywood (1.3% 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.