Elmore, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population
1,482
5.79% 1-year decline
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
27
8.78% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
38.8%
8.98% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$33,958
13.4% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$97,000
0.727% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
647
8.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Elmore, AL had a population of 1.48k people with a median age of 27 and a median household income of $33,958. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elmore, AL declined from 1,573 to 1,482, a −5.79% decrease and its median household income grew from $29,946 to $33,958, a 13.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elmore, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.6%), White (Hispanic) (4.59%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.05%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.24%).

None of the households in Elmore, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Elmore, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Elmore, AL was $97,000, and the homeownership rate was 60.9%.

Most people in Elmore, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Elmore, AL was 1 car per household.

United StatesAlabamaElmore County, ALMontgomery, ALElmore & Montgomery (South & Far East) Counties PUMA, AL

Population & Diversity

Elmore, AL is home to a population of 1.48k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.72% of Elmore, AL residents were born outside of the country (70 people).

In 2023, there were 3.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.02k people) in Elmore, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 276 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 68 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%
2023 Citizenship
98.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Elmore, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elmore, AL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elmore, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.02k ± 361
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    276 ± 150
  3. White (Hispanic)
    68 ± 101
7.83%
Hispanic Population
116 people

In 2023, there were 3.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.02k people) in Elmore, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 276 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 68 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.83% of the people in Elmore, AL are hispanic (116 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    52,201 ± 5,580 people
  2. Guatemala
    19,759 ± 3,444 people
  3. Korea
    10,633 ± 2,529 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 52,201 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,759 and Korea with 10,633.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.72%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
70 people
3.31%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
52 people

As of 2023, 4.72% of Elmore, AL residents (70 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elmore, AL was 3.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    86 ± 71
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    10 ± 13
  3. Vietnam
    7 ± 20

Elmore, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 8.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Elmore, AL employs 647 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Elmore, AL were Retail Trade (139 people), Accommodation & Food Services (139 people), and Manufacturing (97 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,250), Public Administration ($68,750), and Construction ($48,594).

Employment

Occupations

647
2023 Value
± 179
−8.36%
1 Year decline
± 44.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elmore, AL declined at a rate of −8.36%, from 706 employees to 647 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elmore, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (140 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (97 people), and Production Occupations (70 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elmore, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

647
2023 Value
± 179
−8.36%
1 Year decline
± 44.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elmore, AL declined at a rate of −8.36%, from 706 employees to 647 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elmore, AL, are Retail Trade (139 people), Accommodation & Food Services (139 people), and Manufacturing (97 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elmore, AL, though some of these residents may live in Elmore, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,287
Median earning men ± $14,202
$21,417
Median earning women ± $5,624

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($48,594), Manufacturing ($46,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,688), Retail Trade ($24,239), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.1%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (906k), and Bachelors Degree (626k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Elmore, AL was $97,000 in 2023, which is 0.32 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $96,300 to $97,000, a 0.727% increase. The homeownership rate in Elmore, AL is 60.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Elmore, AL have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elmore, AL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$97,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$38,806
$316
Median Property Taxes
±$111

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elmore, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elmore, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

60.9%
Homeownership
2023
56.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 60.9% of the housing units in Elmore, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Elmore, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$33,958
Median Household Income
± $24,077
519
Number of Households
± 164

In 2023, the median household income of the 519 households in Elmore, AL grew to $33,958 from the previous year's value of $29,946.

The following chart displays the households in Elmore, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elmore, AL is from Alabama.
0.456
2023 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2023, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.8%)
  2. Carpooled (10.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.57%)

In 2023, 82.8% of workers in Elmore, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (4.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elmore, AL have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in Elmore, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elmore, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elmore, AL have 1 car.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

38.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elmore, AL (575 out of 1.48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elmore, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

83.7% of the population of Elmore, AL has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 3.78% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 4.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.36% increase from the previous year (1,520 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 740 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.3% were men and 58.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 32.1% between 18 and 34 years, 27.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.3% were men and 58.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

16.3%
Uninsured
39.7%
Employer Coverage
24%
Medicaid
3.78%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
4.72%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elmore, AL grew by 1.93% from 16% to 16.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elmore, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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