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Elkmont

Alabama · 452 residents (2025 est.) · 1.643 sq mi
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Elkmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,750. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 206 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $234,100. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−44%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+47%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:452 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2363194024855681990201020202024Elkmont
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,619
+119%since 2000
from $17,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+4%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
37.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+82%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(391)
Black15.1%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(230)
Black8.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other3%(8)
Diversity Score29%(77)
Diversity Score
29
−17%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
64.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkmont, Alabama?

Elkmont, Alabama has about 264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkmont, Alabama?

The typical household in Elkmont, Alabama earns about $49,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkmont, Alabama expensive?

In Elkmont, Alabama, the median home is worth about $234,100, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Elkmont, Alabama?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elkmont, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkmont, Alabama?

About 8.3% of people in Elkmont, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkmont, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkmont, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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