Black, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 467, Black's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Black is a small community located in Alabama, within Geneva County. The total population is 467. It ranks as the 426th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Black is 28.7 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 34.9% of the population under 18, Black has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Black is $61,214. This is 4% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $67,700. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Black is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Black was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

3.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Black, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.