Population 7,286 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmore
Household size in Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.57 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Elmore is a place of big households: 3.08 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.50, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, Elmore is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 34.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Elmore (19.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Elmore
Renters in Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Elmore rent their homes (27.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 6.6 points since 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 Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Elmore: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Elmore has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Alabama cities.
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 Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
Elmore has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $763 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $973 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $981 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$193 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Elmore costs $981 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $193 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Elmore
Bachelor's degrees in Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Elmore: 12.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.3% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.6% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Elmore never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 Elmore
| Period | Elmore | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Elmore: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 18 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Elmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore | 3.08 | 36.0 | 19.6% | 27.7% | 6.9% | 1995 | $981 | 12.9% | 78.9% | 7.9% |
| North Elmore | 2.72 | 35.3 | 12.3% | 43.1% | 9.9% | 1987 | $1,012 | 8.8% | 87.5% | 1.8% |
| Deatsville | 2.81 | 36.8 | 11.9% | 15.2% | 10.7% | 1999 | $1,050 | 26.3% | 89.0% | 3.5% |
| Coosada | 2.71 | 42.1 | 18.3% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 1984 | $1,040 | 24.3% | 87.7% | 6.5% |
| Stoney Point | 2.78 | 39.7 | 8.0% | 14.4% | 6.7% | 2001 | $1,367 | 34.8% | 88.0% | 2.8% |
| Holtville | 2.62 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 23.7% | 15.2% | 1993 | $942 | 21.4% | 89.6% | 2.1% |
| Millbrook | 2.59 | 37.2 | 19.2% | 29.4% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,188 | 28.6% | 90.2% | 7.5% |
| Wallsboro | 2.48 | 39.3 | 38.8% | 23.8% | 10.5% | 1994 | $769 | 12.2% | 79.2% | 16.7% |
| Pine Flat | 2.74 | 34.8 | 7.5% | 2.8% | 21.6% | 2003 | $995 | 15.0% | 86.6% | 7.5% |
| Wetumpka | 2.51 | 41.9 | 13.9% | 21.2% | 9.9% | 1995 | $964 | 24.9% | 90.2% | 4.8% |
| Titus | 3.03 | 42.8 | 8.4% | 13.8% | 18.3% | 1988 | $1,100 | 26.2% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
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 Elmore. 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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