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Elmore

Alabama · 1,280 residents · 6.274 sq mi
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Elmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,218. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,081 residents. 7% 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 $70,900. The poverty rate of 48.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,280
+543%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
204 / sq mi
+543%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
305371K2K2K2000201020202024Elmore
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,218
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,911
+3%since 2000
from $13,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
48.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+220%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(134)
Black27.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(107)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(777)
Black27.8%(356)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(61)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other3.4%(44)
Diversity Score65.7%(841)
Diversity Score
66
+22%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmore, Alabama?

Elmore, Alabama has about 1,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmore, Alabama?

The typical household in Elmore, Alabama earns about $17,218 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 $70,900, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Elmore, Alabama?

About 7.0% 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 48.5% 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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