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Elmore

Alabama · 1,382 residents (2025 est.) · 6.27 sq mi
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Elmore is home to 1,517 people in Alabama. The median age is 27.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. Since 2000 the city has more than tripled, up 1,318 people. 40.3% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $107,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,517
+662%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
1,382 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
2000 – 2025
242 / sq mi
+48%since 2009
from 163 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
27.3
−21%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.27 sq mi
Population, 20002024
305371K2K2K2000201020202024Elmore
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(96)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(103)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(137)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(64)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2415.4%(234)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3422.3%(338)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(177)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.6%(70)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.2%(94)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.2%(94)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(108)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.1%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,696
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$23,555
+74%since 2000
from $13,533 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
40.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.453
+14%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$107,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$986
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
64.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
35.9% rent
13.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.81 people
+3%since 2009
from 2.74 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
23.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
57.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.2
−9%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(134)
Black27.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(952)
Black23.1%(350)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(142)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other4.5%(68)
68
+27%since 2009
from 53 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.4%(142)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(5)
Ancestry
American9%(137)
English5.5%(84)
German4%(60)
Irish1.9%(29)
Italian1.5%(23)
Dutch0.7%(11)
Polish0.5%(8)
Swedish0.3%(4)
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
91.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
13.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
53.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
14.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2013
from 18.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
82.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
93.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2016
from 76.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
6.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2016
from 23.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married61.9%(340)
Married30.6%(168)
Widowed1.8%(10)
Divorced5.6%(31)
Women 15+
Never married37%(234)
Married27.5%(174)
Widowed16.8%(106)
Divorced18.7%(118)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2013
from 18.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
44.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
53.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)84.3%(140)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)13.3%(22)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era12%(20)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 166 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Elmore, Alabama?

Elmore, Alabama has about 1,517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmore, Alabama?

The typical household in Elmore, Alabama earns about $48,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmore, Alabama expensive?

In Elmore, Alabama, the median home is worth about $107,500, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Elmore, Alabama?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elmore, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmore, Alabama?

About 40.3% of people in Elmore, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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