Stevenson, AL Demographics
A map of Stevenson's Population by Race
Stevenson, Alabama has an estimated population of 1,995, a slight increase from the 1,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 9.9% Black, 6.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stevenson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Stevenson 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 Stevenson, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Stevenson is ranked the 224th 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). Stevenson was ranked the 223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Stevenson's White Population
1,620 residents of Stevenson, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stevenson is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Stevenson ranks 320th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevenson's White population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Stevenson's population has increased from 72.5% to 81.2%.
Stevenson is more White than neighboring Bridgeport (80.7% White). Stevenson is less White than neighboring Pisgah (91.9% White), Orme (93.4% White), Hollywood (83.5% White), and South Pittsburg (86.5% White).
Stevenson's Black Population
198 residents of Stevenson, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stevenson is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Stevenson ranks 300th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevenson's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Black residents' share of Stevenson's population has decreased from 13.4% to 9.9%.
Stevenson is more Black than neighboring Bridgeport (5.6% Black), Pisgah (0.8% Black), Orme (0% Black), Hollywood (7.5% Black), and South Pittsburg (9.5% Black).
Stevenson's Asian Population
0 residents of Stevenson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stevenson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Stevenson ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevenson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Stevenson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Stevenson is less Asian than neighboring Pisgah (0.1% Asian), and South Pittsburg (0.6% Asian).
Stevenson's Hispanic Population
133 residents of Stevenson, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stevenson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Stevenson ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevenson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 87.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stevenson's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.7%.
Stevenson is more Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeport (5.9% Hispanic), Pisgah (0.3% Hispanic), Orme (0% Hispanic), Hollywood (5.5% Hispanic), and South Pittsburg (1.6% Hispanic).
Stevenson's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Stevenson, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stevenson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Stevenson ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevenson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stevenson's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.
Stevenson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (0.3% Native American/Other), Orme (0% Native American/Other), and South Pittsburg (0% Native American/Other). Stevenson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pisgah (1% Native American/Other), and Hollywood (2.1% Native American/Other).
Stevenson's Multiracial Population
34 residents of Stevenson, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stevenson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Stevenson ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevenson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Stevenson's population has decreased from 8.7% to 1.7%.
Stevenson is more Multiracial than neighboring Hollywood (1.3% Multiracial). Stevenson is less Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeport (7.6% Multiracial), Pisgah (6% Multiracial), Orme (6.6% Multiracial), and South Pittsburg (1.8% 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.