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Emelle

Alabama · 30 residents (2025 est.) · 0.211 sq mi
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Emelle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,786. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $73,300. With a median age of 84.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 84.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
+55%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
84.1
+103%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:30 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
02652781041990201020202024Emelle
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,786
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $5,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,752
+456%since 2000
from $10,738 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
70.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.777
+192%since 2010
from 0.266 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information77.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median home value
$73,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
70.6%
+70.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+61%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(2)
Black93.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
22.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
77.8%
+77.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−55.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Female
75.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2012
from 31.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
25.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emelle, Alabama?

Emelle, Alabama has about 48 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emelle, Alabama?

The typical household in Emelle, Alabama earns about $11,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emelle, Alabama expensive?

In Emelle, Alabama, the median home is worth about $73,300.

How educated are people in Emelle, Alabama?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Emelle, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emelle, Alabama?

About 70.8% of people in Emelle, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emelle, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Emelle, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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