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Emelle

Alabama · 53 residents · 0.211 sq mi
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Emelle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $129,200. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 127% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 353%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53
+71%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.3
+21%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
02652781041990201020202024Emelle
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,417
+1192%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $5,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,729
+251%since 2000
from $10,738 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−61.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
US average: 0.461
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+353%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−58.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.4
−65%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(3)
Black94.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(7)
Diversity Score
13
−12%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
+89.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
71.4%
+71.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

Male
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Female
71.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emelle, Alabama?

Emelle, Alabama has about 53 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emelle, Alabama?

The typical household in Emelle, Alabama earns about $95,417 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 $129,200.

How educated are people in Emelle, Alabama?

About 100.0% 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 0.0% 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 16 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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