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Emelle

Alabama · 32 residents · 0.211 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32
+3%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+14%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02652781041990201020202024Emelle
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,972
+114%since 2000
from $10,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance32.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical32.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(3)
Black81.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.2%(7)
Diversity Score
23
+54%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+405%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+27.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emelle, Alabama?

Emelle, Alabama has about 32 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Emelle, Alabama?

About 13.0% 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 21.1% 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 37 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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