Vance, AL Demographics

A map of Vance's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,711	1,540	81.3%	73.6%
Black	246	344	11.7%	16.4%
Multiracial	82	77	3.9%	3.7%
Hispanic	66	111	3.1%	5.3%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Vance, Alabama has an estimated population of 2,105, a less than 1% change from the 2,092 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 11.7% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vance, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vance 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 Vance, that probability was 42.7% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vance is ranked the 217th 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). Vance was ranked the 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vance's White Population

1,711 residents of Vance, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vance is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Vance ranks 312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vance's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Vance's population has increased from 73.6% to 81.3%.

Vance is more White than neighboring West Blocton (72.3% White), Coaling (79.2% White), and Lake View (64% White). Vance is less White than neighboring Woodstock (89.5% White), and Brookwood (85.8% White).

Vance's Black Population

246 residents of Vance, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vance is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Vance ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vance's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Black residents' share of Vance's population has decreased from 16.4% to 11.7%.

Vance is more Black than neighboring Woodstock (1% Black), Brookwood (2.5% Black), and Coaling (9.8% Black). Vance is less Black than neighboring West Blocton (18.9% Black), and Lake View (25.8% Black).

Vance's Asian Population

0 residents of Vance, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vance is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Vance ranks 175th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vance's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Vance's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Vance is less Asian than neighboring Coaling (0.2% Asian), and Lake View (3.6% Asian).

Vance's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Vance, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vance is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Vance ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vance's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Vance's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.1%.

Vance is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake View (2.5% Hispanic). Vance is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodstock (4.8% Hispanic), Brookwood (8.4% Hispanic), West Blocton (8.4% Hispanic), and Coaling (9.1% Hispanic).

Vance's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Vance, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vance is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Vance ranks 434th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vance's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Vance is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brookwood (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lake View (0.7% Native American/Other).

Vance's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Vance, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vance is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Vance ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vance's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Vance's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Vance is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookwood (2.5% Multiracial), West Blocton (0.3% Multiracial), Coaling (1.7% Multiracial), and Lake View (3.3% Multiracial). Vance is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodstock (4.8% 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.