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Elkmont

Alabama · 411 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Elkmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−13%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+43%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2363194024855681990201020202024Elkmont
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,196
+43%since 2000
from $17,654 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(372)
Black8.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(10)
Diversity Score25.9%(106)
Diversity Score
26
−26%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkmont, Alabama?

Elkmont, Alabama has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkmont, Alabama?

The typical household in Elkmont, Alabama earns about $42,500 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 $136,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Elkmont, Alabama?

About 27.8% 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 5.7% of people in Elkmont, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elkmont, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Elkmont, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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