Alabama, state, United States: Facts and Figures

Facts and Figures

Area, 51,609 sq mi (133,677 sq km). Pop. (2020) 5,024,279, a 2.6% increase since the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, the state's population was: White alone, 69.1%; Black alone, 26.8%; Hispanic or Latino, 4.6%; American Indian and Alaska native alone, 0.7%; Asian alone, 1.5%; Two or More Races, 1.8%. Capital, Montgomery. Largest city, Birmingham. Statehood, Dec. 14, 1819 (22d state). Highest pt., Cheaha Mt., 2,407 ft (734 m); lowest pt., sea level. Nickname, Heart of Dixie. Motto, We Dare Defend Our Rights. State bird, yellowhammer. State flower, camellia. State tree, Southern (longleaf) pine. Abbr., Ala.; AL

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