Population 13,922 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Atmore
Household size in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Atmore has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.56, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Atmore is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Atmore: 15.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Atmore has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Alabama cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Atmore
Renters in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Atmore than nationally: 39.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 64.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.1% of the housing in Atmore, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Atmore is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $582 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $612 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $797 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$213 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Atmore costs $797 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $213 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Atmore
Bachelor's degrees in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Atmore: 10.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Atmore never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 14.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Atmore
| Period | Atmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Atmore runs well above the national rate: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only eight of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Atmore compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmore | 2.51 | 42.9 | 15.6% | 39.0% | 18.1% | 1984 | $797 | 10.9% | 85.3% | 10.4% |
| Martinville | 2.29 | 39.1 | 38.2% | 25.6% | 30.9% | 1982 | $908 | 15.6% | 63.8% | 11.1% |
| Freemanville | 2.59 | 34.7 | 24.0% | 41.3% | 9.2% | 1995 | $950 | 5.6% | 84.4% | 17.2% |
| Robinsonville | 2.53 | 44.6 | 15.7% | 18.0% | 19.3% | 1990 | $800 | 21.3% | 82.0% | 7.8% |
| Poarch | 2.43 | 40.9 | 5.6% | 30.0% | 22.9% | 1984 | $1,027 | 1.4% | 77.0% | 0.8% |
| Canoe | 2.69 | 45.2 | 9.2% | 21.0% | 15.9% | 1988 | $803 | 19.5% | 86.9% | 9.3% |
| Bratt | 2.67 | 43.1 | 14.0% | 6.2% | 15.4% | 1982 | $1,163 | 25.7% | 90.5% | 19.4% |
| Nokomis | 2.86 | 34.0 | 19.7% | 23.3% | 14.8% | 1990 | $935 | 13.3% | 89.0% | 14.3% |
| Little Rock | 2.74 | 44.3 | 13.9% | 15.6% | 25.0% | 1990 | $789 | 20.1% | 84.1% | 8.4% |
| Jack Springs | 2.64 | 36.5 | 13.0% | 38.3% | 20.8% | 1990 | $754 | 3.0% | 82.6% | 4.4% |
| McCullough | 2.58 | 37.8 | 10.9% | 36.1% | 21.4% | 1989 | $831 | 2.6% | 81.0% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Atmore. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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