Black, Alabama
Town · Population 241 · #392 in Alabama
About Black
Black, AL is a tiny community located in southeastern Alabama, home to 241 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Black is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 60 residents per square mile.
📰 Black News Today
- New report highlights disparities facing children raised in Alabama’s Black Belt Alabama Political Reporter · Aug 18
- Alabama Air Guard Tests Combat Readiness During Tuskegee Thunder nationalguard.mil · Aug 17
- Rhett Marques wins Republican nomination in Alabama 2nd Congressional District Alabama Reflector · Aug 11
- Alabama Republicans to pick nominee to challenge Democratic Rep. Figures in redrawn district PBS · Aug 11
- Georgia Black Quarterbacks 2021 Alabama Football Player Alabama First Black Quarterback Uga First Diócesis de Salamanca · Aug 2
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What Makes Black Unique
- The only place in America named Black — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)241
Rank in state#392 of 463
Land area4.05 sq mi
Density60/sq mi
Coordinates31.0098, -85.7444