Population 6,755 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elba
Household size in Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Elba has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.49, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
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 Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Elba skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, in line with the national trend.
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 Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Elba than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Elba
Renters in Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Elba is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 10.4 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.2% of the housing in Elba, 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. Vacancy has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, 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 Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Elba was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $521 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $543 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $632 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $782 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Elba costs $782 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $261 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Elba
Bachelor's degrees in Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Elba: 14.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Elba has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Alabama cities.
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 Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.9% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Elba never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 11.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Elba
| Period | Elba | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Elba is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Elba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elba | 2.45 | 46.0 | 13.7% | 23.0% | 16.2% | 1980 | $782 | 14.0% | 79.8% | 5.0% |
| Curtis | 2.33 | 40.6 | 14.0% | 13.4% | 9.2% | 1986 | $725 | 25.8% | 84.0% | 0.0% |
| Zoar | 2.51 | 41.3 | 17.2% | 29.0% | 23.9% | 1990 | $707 | 19.0% | 81.1% | 5.7% |
| Turner Crossroads | 2.41 | 45.2 | 7.7% | 16.1% | 15.5% | 1990 | $650 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 3.3% |
| Friendship | 2.47 | 43.1 | 11.6% | 26.6% | 23.0% | 1986 | $716 | 15.4% | 74.7% | 1.3% |
| Lowry Mill | 2.52 | 44.3 | 13.2% | 16.3% | 32.7% | 1984 | $809 | 13.8% | 84.2% | 3.2% |
| New Brockton | 2.51 | 44.3 | 7.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% | 1989 | $691 | 26.6% | 90.1% | 3.5% |
| Bullock | 2.25 | 40.4 | 17.3% | 27.1% | 15.5% | 1980 | $639 | 30.7% | 87.0% | 5.1% |
| Weed Crossroad | 2.19 | 40.9 | 17.6% | 27.0% | 14.9% | 1975 | $641 | 33.6% | 88.9% | 6.4% |
| Victoria | 2.51 | 47.0 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 32.5% | 1980 | $823 | 13.5% | 84.7% | 2.9% |
| Tabernacle | 2.61 | 44.9 | 10.1% | 17.6% | 16.7% | 1981 | $789 | 27.8% | 90.6% | 2.2% |
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 Elba. 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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