Southside, AL Demographics

A map of Southside's Population by Race

Southside, Alabama has an estimated population of 9,483, a less than 1% change from the 9,426 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 5.8% Black, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southside 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 Southside, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southside is ranked the 73rd 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). Southside was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southside's White Population

8,310 residents of Southside, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southside is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Southside ranks 105th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Southside's population has decreased from 90.4% to 87.6%.

Southside is more White than neighboring Rainbow City (79.1% White), Gadsden (49.3% White), and Attalla (82.5% White). Southside is less White than neighboring Glencoe (94.1% White), and Ohatchee (96.7% White).

Southside's Black Population

549 residents of Southside, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southside is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Southside ranks 445th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Black population has grown by an estimated 148.4%. Black residents' share of Southside's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.8%.

Southside is more Black than neighboring Glencoe (1.3% Black), and Ohatchee (2.2% Black). Southside is less Black than neighboring Rainbow City (11.8% Black), Gadsden (36% Black), and Attalla (8.6% Black).

Southside's Asian Population

102 residents of Southside, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southside is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Southside ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Asian residents' share of Southside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Southside is more Asian than neighboring Gadsden (0.4% Asian), Ohatchee (0% Asian), and Attalla (0% Asian). Southside is less Asian than neighboring Rainbow City (2.4% Asian), and Glencoe (1.2% Asian).

Southside's Hispanic Population

177 residents of Southside, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southside is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Southside ranks 331st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Southside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Southside is more Hispanic than neighboring Glencoe (0.2% Hispanic), and Ohatchee (0.5% Hispanic). Southside is less Hispanic than neighboring Rainbow City (2.3% Hispanic), Gadsden (10.5% Hispanic), and Attalla (5.4% Hispanic).

Southside's Native American/Other Population

161 residents of Southside, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southside is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Southside ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 387.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southside's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.7%.

Southside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rainbow City (0.1% Native American/Other), Glencoe (0.2% Native American/Other), Gadsden (0.7% Native American/Other), Ohatchee (0.2% Native American/Other), and Attalla (0% Native American/Other).

Southside's Multiracial Population

184 residents of Southside, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southside is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Southside ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Southside's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.9%.

Southside is more Multiracial than neighboring Ohatchee (0.4% Multiracial). Southside is less Multiracial than neighboring Rainbow City (4.2% Multiracial), Glencoe (3.1% Multiracial), Gadsden (3.1% Multiracial), and Attalla (3.6% 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.