British Population in Alabama by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, the British population in Alabama totals 21,061. Madison County contains the largest British community with 3,414 residents, followed by Jefferson County (2,513), Mobile County (1,803), and others contributing to this statewide total. This demographic analysis ranks all counties in Alabama by their British populations, offering insights into local community distribution and broader settlement trends.

Top 5 counties with the largest British population in Alabama

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  • 1
    Madison County
    British population in Madison County is 3,414
    0.86% of Madison County population is British
  • 2
    Jefferson County
    British population in Jefferson County is 2,513
    0.38% of Jefferson County population is British
  • 3
    Mobile County
    British population in Mobile County is 1,803
    0.44% of Mobile County population is British
  • 4
    Baldwin County
    British population in Baldwin County is 1,488
    0.62% of Baldwin County population is British
  • 5
    Shelby County
    British population in Shelby County is 1,464
    0.65% of Shelby County population is British

Overview of British population in Alabama

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Alabama contains 21,061 British residents (0.42% of 5.1 million total state population), positioning the state at the 52nd percentile nationally among U.S. states for British population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Alabama's British demographic representation of 0.42% remains below the national average of 0.45%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey document Alabama's 21,061 British residents constitute 1.4% of the nation's total British population of 1.5 million, providing the state with a measurable but modest share of the national demographic community.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data shows Alabama's density of 0.42 British Americans per square mile corresponds to the national average, aligning the state with national demographic distribution patterns.
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67 Counties in Alabama Ranked by British Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show British population in Alabama distributed across multiple counties, led by Madison County, Jefferson County, Mobile County, and Baldwin County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of British birth or descent. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in Alabama ranked by British population count
Rank by British Population
County
British Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total Alabama British Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Madison County 3,414 0.86% 16.21%
2 Jefferson County 2,513 0.38% 11.93%
3 Mobile County 1,803 0.44% 8.56%
4 Baldwin County 1,488 0.62% 7.07%
5 Shelby County 1,464 0.65% 6.95%
6 Lee County 853 0.48% 4.05%
7 Morgan County 834 0.67% 3.96%
8 747 0.33% 3.55%
9 743 0.32% 3.53%
10 576 0.62% 2.73%
11 574 0.53% 2.73%
12 514 0.44% 2.44%
13 383 0.39% 1.82%
14 364 0.41% 1.73%
15 360 0.61% 1.71%
16 358 0.33% 1.70%
17 326 0.57% 1.55%
18 300 0.32% 1.42%
19 222 0.42% 1.05%
19 222 0.34% 1.05%
20 214 0.24% 1.02%
21 205 0.20% 0.97%
22 186 0.38% 0.88%
23 165 0.23% 0.78%
24 149 0.45% 0.71%
25 148 0.55% 0.70%
26 145 0.24% 0.69%
27 144 0.32% 0.68%
28 132 0.16% 0.63%
28 132 0.32% 0.63%
29 124 0.23% 0.59%
30 118 0.53% 0.56%
31 99 0.39% 0.47%
31 99 0.79% 0.47%
32 97 0.70% 0.46%
33 91 0.15% 0.43%
34 87 0.23% 0.41%
35 73 0.64% 0.35%
36 55 0.15% 0.26%
37 54 0.24% 0.26%
38 45 0.26% 0.21%
39 44 0.22% 0.21%
40 43 0.18% 0.20%
41 41 0.13% 0.19%
42 34 0.22% 0.16%
42 34 0.33% 0.16%
43 33 0.18% 0.16%
44 29 0.08% 0.14%
45 27 0.14% 0.13%
46 26 0.11% 0.12%
46 26 0.07% 0.12%
47 19 0.10% 0.09%
48 17 0.14% 0.08%
49 15 0.07% 0.07%
49 15 0.15% 0.07%
50 12 0.09% 0.06%
51 8 0.06% 0.04%
52 5 0.02% 0.02%
53 4 0.01% 0.02%
54 3 0.02% 0.01%
54 3 0.02% 0.01%
54 3 0.03% 0.01%
55 0 - -
55 0 - -
55 0 - -
55 0 - -
55 0 - -
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Alabama by their British population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines British population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having British ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as British alone, while others identify as British along with another race (such as British and German).
  • We’ve used the “British alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the British population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as British alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as British .
  2. % of Total Alabama British Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. British population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small British populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported British population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where British populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.