Population 89,526 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmore County
Household size in Elmore County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Elmore County sits right at the national average. The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama as a whole, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has climbed from 2.56 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Elmore County are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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 County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Elmore County (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 County
Renters in Elmore County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.0% of households in Elmore County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Elmore County than nationally: 11.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Alabama as a whole (13.5%).
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 County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Elmore County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Few Alabama counties have newer homes: only five of 67.
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 County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $765 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $790 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $967 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,022 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elmore County pays $1,022 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $257 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Elmore County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Elmore County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Elmore County is close to the national rate: 89.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. Elmore County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Alabama counties.
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 County
| Period | Elmore County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Elmore County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Elmore County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore County | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.9% | 23.0% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,022 | 25.0% | 89.4% | 4.8% |
| Autauga County | 2.65 | 39.9 | 11.7% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1993 | $1,221 | 30.3% | 91.6% | 2.4% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| Dallas County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 16.7% | 36.2% | 14.7% | 1979 | $772 | 17.4% | 87.8% | 10.3% |
| Lee County | 2.63 | 36.1 | 9.4% | 33.7% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,170 | 43.3% | 92.6% | 3.5% |
| Perry County | 2.33 | 36.4 | 19.0% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1985 | $607 | 16.0% | 84.3% | 17.7% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Harris County | 2.77 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 1997 | $1,194 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Sumter County | 2.04 | 38.6 | 15.5% | 33.2% | 22.5% | 1979 | $755 | 21.0% | 87.1% | 11.9% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.5% | 37.1% | 18.1% | 1983 | $736 | 17.6% | 80.3% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Rockingham County, NC · Cullman County, AL · Dodge County, WI · Dougherty County, GA · Floyd County, IN · Forrest County, MS · Glynn County, GA · Grand Traverse County, MI · Hancock County, IN · Henderson County, TX
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 County. 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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