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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Alabama? Where cities and towns in Alabama have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 38.4% increase in the Hispanic population in Alabama.
The 10 Cities In Alabama With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Alabama with the largest hispanic/latino population? Russellville took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Alabama for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Alabama ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Alabama or the safest places in Alabama.
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Population: 10,691
% Hispanic/Latino: 39.86%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,261
Percent Change Since 2010: 104.07%
More on Russellville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 22,268
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.76%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,627
Percent Change Since 2010: 38.87%
More on Albertville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,730
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.94%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,643
Percent Change Since 2010: -0.3%
More on Fort Payne: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 57,303
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.12%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 8,093
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.24%
More on Decatur: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,778
% Hispanic/Latino: 12.91%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 875
Percent Change Since 2010: -28.51%
More on Oneonta: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,134
% Hispanic/Latino: 12.51%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,018
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.33%
More on Pelham: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,091
% Hispanic/Latino: 12.02%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,213
Percent Change Since 2010: 1.59%
More on Boaz: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,137
% Hispanic/Latino: 10.58%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 649
Percent Change Since 2010: 90.88%
More on Tarrant: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 28,242
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.34%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,637
Percent Change Since 2010: 47.98%
More on Enterprise: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 25,213
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.17%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,312
Percent Change Since 2010: 28.16%
More on Athens: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Alabama With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Alabama.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 101 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 39.9% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Russellville took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Mountain Brook was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Alabama ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Alabama
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Alabama according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Alabama:
- Mountain Brook
- Selma
- Monroeville
For more Alabama reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In Alabama
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Alabama
- Best Places To Live In Alabama
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Alabama
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | 39.86% |
| 2 | Albertville | 29.76% |
| 3 | Fort Payne | 17.94% |
| 4 | Decatur | 14.12% |
| 5 | Oneonta | 12.91% |
| 6 | Pelham | 12.51% |
| 7 | Boaz | 12.02% |
| 8 | Tarrant | 10.58% |
| 9 | Enterprise | 9.34% |
| 10 | Athens | 9.17% |
| 11 | Alabaster | 9.11% |
| 12 | Foley | 8.73% |
| 13 | Fultondale | 7.96% |
| 14 | Robertsdale | 7.68% |
| 15 | Pinson | 7.64% |
| 16 | Ozark | 7.48% |
| 17 | Gadsden | 7.38% |
| 18 | Irondale | 6.87% |
| 19 | Calera | 6.79% |
| 20 | Lanett | 6.67% |
| 21 | Homewood | 6.66% |
| 22 | Madison | 6.64% |
| 23 | Oxford | 6.54% |
| 24 | Huntsville | 6.39% |
| 25 | Opelika | 6.26% |
| 26 | Alexander City | 5.93% |
| 27 | Rainbow City | 5.9% |
| 28 | Phenix City | 5.84% |
| 29 | Bessemer | 5.72% |
| 30 | Talladega | 5.33% |
| 31 | Hoover | 5.13% |
| 32 | Jacksonville | 5.05% |
| 33 | Millbrook | 4.88% |
| 34 | Arab | 4.85% |
| 35 | Leeds | 4.82% |
| 36 | Bay Minette | 4.82% |
| 37 | Florence | 4.79% |
| 38 | Muscle Shoals | 4.72% |
| 39 | Fairhope | 4.69% |
| 40 | Northport | 4.43% |
| 41 | Birmingham | 4.37% |
| 42 | Montevallo | 4.36% |
| 43 | Clanton | 4.36% |
| 44 | Tuscaloosa | 4.36% |
| 45 | Tuscumbia | 4.16% |
| 46 | Montgomery | 3.96% |
| 47 | Eufaula | 3.72% |
| 48 | Midfield | 3.68% |
| 49 | Hueytown | 3.65% |
| 50 | Gulf Shores | 3.58% |
| 51 | Dothan | 3.57% |
| 52 | Jasper | 3.54% |
| 53 | Prattville | 3.46% |
| 54 | Anniston | 3.46% |
| 55 | Auburn | 3.4% |
| 56 | Center Point | 3.39% |
| 57 | Vestavia Hills | 3.29% |
| 58 | Cullman | 3.21% |
| 59 | Satsuma | 3.18% |
| 60 | Andalusia | 3.16% |
| 61 | Scottsboro | 3.11% |
| 62 | Attalla | 3.07% |
| 63 | Daphne | 2.92% |
| 64 | Spanish Fort | 2.9% |
| 65 | Hartselle | 2.74% |
| 66 | Helena | 2.68% |
| 67 | Mobile | 2.59% |
| 68 | Lincoln | 2.55% |
| 69 | Guntersville | 2.42% |
| 70 | Brewton | 2.38% |
| 71 | Valley | 2.18% |
| 72 | Chelsea | 1.92% |
| 73 | Demopolis | 1.91% |
| 74 | Southside | 1.88% |
| 75 | Sylacauga | 1.84% |
| 76 | Atmore | 1.83% |
| 77 | Pike Road | 1.69% |
| 78 | Clay | 1.68% |
| 79 | Chickasaw | 1.6% |
| 80 | Trussville | 1.57% |
| 81 | Smiths Station | 1.37% |
| 82 | Sheffield | 1.34% |
| 83 | Prichard | 1.33% |
| 84 | Moody | 1.31% |
| 85 | Pleasant Grove | 1.23% |
| 86 | Pell City | 1.21% |
| 87 | Roanoke | 1.21% |
| 88 | Gardendale | 1.15% |
| 89 | Greenville | 1.08% |
| 90 | Fairfield | 1.04% |
| 91 | Wetumpka | 0.95% |
| 92 | Opp | 0.88% |
| 93 | Glencoe | 0.86% |
| 94 | Tuskegee | 0.69% |
| 95 | Saraland | 0.55% |
| 96 | Hamilton | 0.54% |
| 97 | Troy | 0.54% |
| 98 | Orange Beach | 0.29% |
| 99 | Monroeville | 0.24% |
| 100 | Selma | 0.2% |
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