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| Demographics of Alabama |
| By Race |
White |
Black |
Native American |
Asian |
Hispanic |
| total population |
72.14% |
26.70% |
0.98% |
1.02% |
2.08% |
(Total may be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) For a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the United States, please click here. |
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Quick Facts:
- Among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alabama ranks: 7th in its percentage of Blacks.
- 51.7% of Alabamians are female and 48.3% are male.
- Alabama ranks #39 as best states to live. source
- Number of states with an estimated black population on of at least 1 million are New York, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
- Number of states in which blacks are the largest minority group are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
State Symbols:
The Flag of the State of Alabama
- Flower - Camellia
- Bird - Yellowhammer
- Song - “Alabama”
- Tree - Southern Longleaf Pine
- Salt Water Fish - Fighting Tarpon
- Fresh Water Fish - Largemouth Bass
- Mineral - Hematite
- Rock - Marble
- Game Bird - Wild Turkey
- Dance - Square Dance
- Nut - Pecan
- Fossil - species Basilosaurus Cetoides
- Official Mascot - Eastern Tiger
- Butterfly - Swallowtail
- Insect Monarch Butterfly
- Reptile - Alabama Red-Bellied Turtle
- Gemstone - Star Blue Quartz
- Shell - Scaphella Junonia Johnstoneae
Nickname: The Yellowhammer State
10 Largest Cities:
- Birmingham
- Montgomery
- Mobile
- Huntsville
- Tuscaloosa
- Hoover
- Dothan
- Decatur
- Auburn
- Gadsden
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| Famous African Americans from Alabama |
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