Theodore, AL Demographics

A map of Theodore's Population by Race

Theodore, Alabama has an estimated population of 4,964, a large decrease from the 6,270 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.4% White, 19.5% Black, 6.0% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Theodore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Theodore has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Theodore, that probability was 51.2% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Theodore is ranked the 123rd 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). Theodore was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Theodore's White Population

3,098 residents of Theodore, or 62.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Theodore is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Theodore ranks 367th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theodore's White population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. White residents' share of Theodore's population has decreased from 66.8% to 62.4%.

Theodore is more White than neighboring Bayou La Batre (58.5% White), and Mobile (41.1% White). Theodore is less White than neighboring Tillmans Corner (64.1% White), Belle Fontaine (94.8% White), and Grand Bay (78.3% White).

Theodore's Black Population

970 residents of Theodore, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Theodore is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Theodore ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theodore's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Black residents' share of Theodore's population has increased from 18.9% to 19.5%.

Theodore is more Black than neighboring Tillmans Corner (18.6% Black), Belle Fontaine (0% Black), Bayou La Batre (2.9% Black), and Grand Bay (13.8% Black). Theodore is less Black than neighboring Mobile (50.2% Black).

Theodore's Asian Population

297 residents of Theodore, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Theodore is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Theodore ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theodore's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Theodore's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.0%.

Theodore is more Asian than neighboring Belle Fontaine (2.7% Asian), Mobile (2.2% Asian), and Grand Bay (1.4% Asian). Theodore is less Asian than neighboring Tillmans Corner (6.7% Asian), and Bayou La Batre (18% Asian).

Theodore's Hispanic Population

163 residents of Theodore, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Theodore is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Theodore ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theodore's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Theodore's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.3%.

Theodore is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Fontaine (2.5% Hispanic), and Grand Bay (1.2% Hispanic). Theodore is less Hispanic than neighboring Tillmans Corner (4.6% Hispanic), Bayou La Batre (3.5% Hispanic), and Mobile (3.7% Hispanic).

Theodore's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Theodore, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Theodore is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Theodore ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theodore's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 97.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Theodore's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.6%.

Theodore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tillmans Corner (0.2% Native American/Other), Belle Fontaine (0% Native American/Other), Mobile (0.5% Native American/Other), and Grand Bay (1.1% Native American/Other). Theodore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayou La Batre (4.1% Native American/Other).

Theodore's Multiracial Population

258 residents of Theodore, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Theodore is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Theodore ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Theodore's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Theodore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Theodore is more Multiracial than neighboring Belle Fontaine (0% Multiracial), Mobile (2.2% Multiracial), and Grand Bay (4.1% Multiracial). Theodore is less Multiracial than neighboring Tillmans Corner (5.8% Multiracial), and Bayou La Batre (13% 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.