Somerville, AL Demographics

A map of Somerville's Population by Race

Somerville, Alabama has an estimated population of 921, a large increase from the 796 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Somerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Somerville has become more 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 Somerville, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somerville is ranked the 334th 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). Somerville was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somerville's White Population

817 residents of Somerville, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somerville is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Somerville ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's White population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Somerville's population has decreased from 91.1% to 88.7%.

Somerville is more White than neighboring Triana (39.1% White), Falkville (80.6% White), and Hartselle (86.2% White). Somerville is less White than neighboring Priceville (92.7% White), and Eva (93.1% White).

Somerville's Black Population

14 residents of Somerville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somerville is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Somerville ranks 444th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Black residents' share of Somerville's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.5%.

Somerville is more Black than neighboring Priceville (1.3% Black), and Eva (0% Black). Somerville is less Black than neighboring Triana (48% Black), Falkville (4.4% Black), and Hartselle (6.7% Black).

Somerville's Asian Population

0 residents of Somerville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Somerville ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Somerville's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Somerville is less Asian than neighboring Triana (3.4% Asian), Falkville (6% Asian), and Hartselle (0.1% Asian).

Somerville's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Somerville, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Somerville ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Somerville's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.6%.

Somerville is more Hispanic than neighboring Priceville (3% Hispanic), Triana (4.3% Hispanic), Eva (2.6% Hispanic), Falkville (0.6% Hispanic), and Hartselle (2.5% Hispanic).

Somerville's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Somerville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Somerville ranks 216th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Somerville's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Somerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Falkville (0.2% Native American/Other). Somerville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Priceville (1.3% Native American/Other), Triana (2.1% Native American/Other), Eva (3.4% Native American/Other), and Hartselle (0.7% Native American/Other).

Somerville's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Somerville, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Somerville ranks 378th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Somerville's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.9%.

Somerville is more Multiracial than neighboring Priceville (1.7% Multiracial), Triana (3.1% Multiracial), Eva (0.8% Multiracial), and Hartselle (3.9% Multiracial). Somerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Falkville (8.2% 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.