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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elberta

Alabama · 552 residents · 6.99 sq mi
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Elberta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,200. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

552
+13%since 1990
from 490 in 1990
1990 – 2025
79 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 70 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+15%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3098521K2K2K1990201020202024Elberta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,484 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,942
+53%since 1990
from $8,480 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$578
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
32.9% rent
3.0
+42%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.1%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(519)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(54)
10
−12%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberta, Alabama?

Elberta, Alabama has about 552 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elberta, Alabama?

The typical household in Elberta, Alabama earns about $22,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elberta, Alabama expensive?

In Elberta, Alabama, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Elberta, Alabama?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elberta, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elberta, Alabama?

About 20.0% of people in Elberta, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elberta, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Elberta, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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