Valley, AL Demographics

A map of Valley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,442	5,711	53.0%	54.2%
Black	3,803	3,742	37.0%	35.5%
Hispanic	572	387	5.6%	3.7%
Multiracial	355	328	3.5%	3.1%
Native American/Other	69	86	0.7%	0.8%
Asian	36	275	0.4%	2.6%

Valley, Alabama has an estimated population of 10,277, a slight decrease from the 10,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.0% White, 37.0% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valley is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Valley, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 57.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valley is ranked the 69th 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). Valley was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valley's White Population

5,442 residents of Valley, or 53.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Valley ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Valley's population has decreased from 54.2% to 53.0%.

Valley is more White than neighboring Lanett (18.5% White), and West Point (26.7% White). Valley is less White than neighboring Huguley (82.4% White), Cusseta (85.8% White), and Antioch (89.2% White).

Valley's Black Population

3,803 residents of Valley, or 37.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Valley ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Black residents' share of Valley's population has increased from 35.5% to 37.0%.

Valley is more Black than neighboring Huguley (15.8% Black), Cusseta (0% Black), and Antioch (3.6% Black). Valley is less Black than neighboring Lanett (68.4% Black), and West Point (70.3% Black).

Valley's Asian Population

36 residents of Valley, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Valley ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.9%. Asian residents' share of Valley's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.4%.

Valley is more Asian than neighboring Lanett (0.3% Asian), Huguley (0% Asian), West Point (0.3% Asian), and Antioch (0% Asian). Valley is less Asian than neighboring Cusseta (2% Asian).

Valley's Hispanic Population

572 residents of Valley, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Valley ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.6%.

Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Huguley (0% Hispanic), West Point (0.9% Hispanic), and Antioch (3.7% Hispanic). Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Lanett (7.9% Hispanic), and Cusseta (12.2% Hispanic).

Valley's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Valley, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lanett (0.1% Native American/Other), Huguley (0% Native American/Other), West Point (0% Native American/Other), Cusseta (0% Native American/Other), and Antioch (0% Native American/Other).

Valley's Multiracial Population

355 residents of Valley, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Valley ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Huguley (1.9% Multiracial), West Point (1.8% Multiracial), and Cusseta (0% Multiracial). Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Lanett (4.8% Multiracial), and Antioch (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.