Slocomb, AL Demographics

A map of Slocomb's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,450	1,444	74.3%	69.4%
Black	372	346	19.1%	16.6%
Multiracial	89	126	4.6%	6.1%
Hispanic	22	144	1.1%	6.9%
Native American/Other	19	14	1.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.4%

Slocomb, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,952, a decrease from the 2,082 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.3% White, 19.1% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Slocomb, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Slocomb 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 Slocomb, that probability was 48.3% in 2020 and 41.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Slocomb is ranked the 227th 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). Slocomb was ranked the 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Slocomb's White Population

1,450 residents of Slocomb, or 74.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Slocomb is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Slocomb ranks 345th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slocomb's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Slocomb's population has increased from 69.4% to 74.3%.

Slocomb is more White than neighboring Hartford (71% White), and Noma (72.6% White). Slocomb is less White than neighboring Malvern (79.6% White), Esto (97.3% White), and Taylor (76.4% White).

Slocomb's Black Population

372 residents of Slocomb, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Slocomb is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Slocomb ranks 267th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slocomb's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Black residents' share of Slocomb's population has increased from 16.6% to 19.1%.

Slocomb is more Black than neighboring Malvern (6.3% Black), Esto (1.3% Black), and Taylor (7.1% Black). Slocomb is less Black than neighboring Hartford (20.7% Black), and Noma (19.8% Black).

Slocomb's Asian Population

0 residents of Slocomb, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Slocomb is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Slocomb ranks 257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slocomb's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Slocomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Slocomb's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Slocomb, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Slocomb is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Slocomb ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slocomb's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 84.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Slocomb's population has decreased from 6.9% to 1.1%.

Slocomb is more Hispanic than neighboring Esto (0% Hispanic). Slocomb is less Hispanic than neighboring Malvern (10.8% Hispanic), Hartford (5.3% Hispanic), Noma (2.5% Hispanic), and Taylor (9.5% Hispanic).

Slocomb's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Slocomb, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Slocomb is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Slocomb ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slocomb's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Slocomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Slocomb is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malvern (0.3% Native American/Other), Hartford (0.1% Native American/Other), Noma (0% Native American/Other), Esto (0.8% Native American/Other), and Taylor (0% Native American/Other).

Slocomb's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Slocomb, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Slocomb is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Slocomb ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slocomb's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Slocomb's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.6%.

Slocomb is more Multiracial than neighboring Malvern (3% Multiracial), Hartford (2.8% Multiracial), and Esto (0.5% Multiracial). Slocomb is less Multiracial than neighboring Noma (5.1% Multiracial), and Taylor (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.