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Elberta

Alabama · 1,498 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 $30,161. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 946 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,600. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,498
+171%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
+171%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3098521K2K2K1990201020202024Elberta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,161
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,027
+32%since 2000
from $12,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.1%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+21%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(519)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,349)
Black1.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(80)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.2%(272)
Diversity Score
18
+86%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+94%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberta, Alabama?

Elberta, Alabama has about 1,498 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberta, Alabama?

The typical household in Elberta, Alabama earns about $30,161 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Elberta, Alabama?

About 19.8% 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 18.5% 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 1,008 residents, a change of about 206 percent over that period.

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