Alabama

Alabama is a state located in the southern United States.

Demographics

As of 2004, Alabama's population was estimated to be 4,530,182. The state had 108,000 foreign-born (2.4% of the state population), of which an estimated 22.2% were illegal aliens (24,000).

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Race and ancestry

The racial makeup of the state and comparison to the prior census:

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The largest reported ancestry groups in Alabama: American (17.0%), English (7.8%), Irish (7.7%), German (5.7%), and Scotch-Irish (2.0%). 'American' includes those reported as Native American or African American.

Related Topics:
English - Irish - German - Scotch-Irish - African American

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Religion

The major religions of Alabama:

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• Christian – 92%
• Protestant – 79%
• Baptist – 49%
• Methodist – 10%
• Presbyterian – 3%
• Episcopalian – 2%
• Church of God – 2%
• Church of Christ – 2%
• Pentecostal – 2%
• Lutheran – 2%
• Other Protestant – 7%
• Catholic – 13%
• Other religions – 1%
• Non-religious – 7%