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Elberta

Alabama · 1,974 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 $47,473. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,422 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,974
+258%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
+258%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3098521K2K2K1990201020202024Elberta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,473
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,110
+94%since 2000
from $12,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,720)
Black1.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(86)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(21)
Diversity Score17.9%(354)
Diversity Score
18
+83%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+88%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elberta, Alabama?

Elberta, Alabama has about 1,974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elberta, Alabama?

The typical household in Elberta, Alabama earns about $47,473 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 $142,000, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Elberta, Alabama?

About 17.8% 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 19.2% 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 1,484 residents, a change of about 303 percent over that period.

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