State
County
Land Area (mi²)
16.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,554.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.26%
Growth Since 2010
12.51%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Northport, Alabama Population 2021
26,249
Northport is a city located in Tuscaloosa County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 26,249, it is the 22nd largest city in Alabama and the 1472nd largest city in the United States . Northport is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 12.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,330 in 2010. Northport reached it's highest population of 26,249 in 2021. Spanning over 17 miles, Northport has a population density of 1,554 people per square mile.
The average household income in Northport is $71,734 with a poverty rate of 15.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $824 per month, and the median house value is $177,200. The median age in Northport is 33.1 years, 32.4 years for males, and 34 years for females.
Northport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northport was:
- White: 71.97%
- Black or African American: 25.83%
- Other race: 1.16%
- Two or more races: 0.56%
- Asian: 0.37%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.06%
- Native American: 0.05%
The current population of Northport, Alabama is 26,249 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 26,048.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 23,330.
Northport, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,622 | 71.97% |
| Black or African American | 6,682 | 25.83% |
| Some Other Race | 301 | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 146 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.05% |
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Northport Population by Race
Northport Population Pyramid $2021
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Northport Population by Age
Northport Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,685 | 2.61 | 64.9 |
| Married | 4,670 | 3.17 | 82.3 |
| Non Family | 3,116 | 1.26 | 47.8 |
| Female | 1,445 | 3.38 | 45 |
| Male | 454 | 3.58 | 67.2 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Northport Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 454 | 2.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 979 | 5.84% |
| High School Graduate | 3,957 | 23.59% |
| Some College | 3,784 | 22.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,347 | 8.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,689 | 21.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,562 | 15.28% |
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Northport Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Northport Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,513 | 11,950 | 5,481 |
| Black | 3,542 | 2,934 | 570 |
| Hispanic | 593 | 343 | 103 |
| Other Race | 214 | 118 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 63 | 33 |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 60 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Northport Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,816
Average Earnings
$53,088
Average Male
$32,452
Average Female
Northport Earnings by Educational Attainment
Northport Language by Age
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Northport Language
95.37% of Northport residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
Northport Language
Northport Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,480 | 2,870 | 44.29% |
| White | 17,338 | 873 | 5.04% |
| Hispanic | 1,223 | 331 | 27.06% |
15.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.95%
Male Poverty Rate
20.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Northport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northport is Black, with 44.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northport is White, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.67%.
Northport Poverty
Northport Poverty Rate by Education
Northport Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Northport Married by Age and Sex
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Northport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Northport Marital Status by Race
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Northport Marital Status
Northport Veterans by War
Northport Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 951 | 6.60% |
| Black | 160 | 3.70% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.58% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 14.67% |
Northport Veterans by Race
Northport Veterans by Education
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2.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Northport Veterans by Education
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65.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Northport Employment by Age
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Northport Employment by Race
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Northport Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
1.84%
Non Citizen
0.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.23% of Northport residents were born in the United States, with 75.69% having been born in Alabama. 1.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Northport Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,249 | 67 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 26,182 | 67 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 26,115 | 67 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 26,048 | 122 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 25,926 | 114 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 25,812 | 346 | 1.36% |
| 2015 | 25,466 | 67 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 25,399 | 245 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 25,154 | 353 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 24,801 | 322 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 24,479 | 565 | 2.36% |
| 2010 | 23,914 | 4,479 | 2.10% |
| 2000 | 19,435 | 2,069 | 1.13% |
| 1990 | 17,366 | 3,075 | 1.97% |
| 1980 | 14,291 | 4,856 | 4.24% |
| 1970 | 9,435 | 4,190 | 6.05% |
| 1960 | 5,245 | 1,360 | 3.05% |
| 1950 | 3,885 | 698 | 2.00% |
| 1940 | 3,187 | 0.00% |