Tuskegee, AL Demographics

A map of Tuskegee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	7,510	8,863	84.0%	94.3%
White	1,052	171	11.8%	1.8%
Multiracial	194	147	2.2%	1.6%
Hispanic	127	106	1.4%	1.1%
Asian	41	59	0.5%	0.6%
Native American/Other	14	49	0.2%	0.5%

Tuskegee, Alabama has an estimated population of 8,938, a decrease from the 9,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% Black, 11.8% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tuskegee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tuskegee has become considerably 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 Tuskegee, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tuskegee is ranked the 80th 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). Tuskegee was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tuskegee's White Population

1,052 residents of Tuskegee, or 11.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tuskegee is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Tuskegee ranks 587th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuskegee's White population has grown by an estimated 515.2%. White residents' share of Tuskegee's population has increased from 1.8% to 11.8%.

Tuskegee is less White than neighboring Franklin (18% White), Notasulga (33.8% White), Reeltown (58.2% White), Tallassee (70.4% White), and Loachapoka (65.9% White).

Tuskegee's Black Population

7,510 residents of Tuskegee, or 84.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tuskegee is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Tuskegee ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuskegee's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Black residents' share of Tuskegee's population has decreased from 94.3% to 84.0%.

Tuskegee is more Black than neighboring Franklin (69.5% Black), Notasulga (61.9% Black), Reeltown (34.9% Black), Tallassee (20.9% Black), and Loachapoka (17% Black).

Tuskegee's Asian Population

41 residents of Tuskegee, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tuskegee is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Tuskegee ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuskegee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Asian residents' share of Tuskegee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Tuskegee is more Asian than neighboring Franklin (0% Asian), Notasulga (0% Asian), Reeltown (0% Asian), and Tallassee (0.2% Asian). Tuskegee is less Asian than neighboring Loachapoka (0.9% Asian).

Tuskegee's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Tuskegee, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tuskegee is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Tuskegee ranks 468th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuskegee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Tuskegee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Tuskegee is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin (0.5% Hispanic), and Reeltown (0% Hispanic). Tuskegee is less Hispanic than neighboring Notasulga (1.8% Hispanic), Tallassee (2.7% Hispanic), and Loachapoka (9% Hispanic).

Tuskegee's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Tuskegee, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tuskegee is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Tuskegee ranks 341st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuskegee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tuskegee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Tuskegee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Notasulga (0% Native American/Other), Reeltown (0% Native American/Other), Tallassee (0% Native American/Other), and Loachapoka (0% Native American/Other). Tuskegee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (0.7% Native American/Other).

Tuskegee's Multiracial Population

194 residents of Tuskegee, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tuskegee is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tuskegee ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tuskegee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tuskegee's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.

Tuskegee is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (11.2% Multiracial), Notasulga (2.5% Multiracial), Reeltown (6.9% Multiracial), Tallassee (5.8% Multiracial), and Loachapoka (7.2% 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.