Elmore County, AL

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2020 Population

81,526

0.471% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.7

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

10.6%

8.04% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$62,324

2.35% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$171,100

2.7% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

34,936

2.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Elmore County, AL had a population of 81.5k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $62,324. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Elmore County, AL grew from 81,144 to 81,526, a 0.471% increase and its median household income grew from $60,891 to $62,324, a 2.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elmore County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21%), White (Hispanic) (1.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.908%).

None of the households in Elmore County, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Elmore County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elmore County, AL are J F Ingram State Technical College (681 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Elmore County, AL was $171,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%. Most people in Elmore County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Elmore County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Elmore County, AL borders Autauga County, AL, Chilton County, AL, Coosa County, AL, Macon County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, and Tallapoosa County, AL.

United States Alabama Montgomery, AL

Diversity

Elmore County, AL is home to a population of 81.5k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.03% of Elmore County, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.66k people).

In 2020, there were 3.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.6k people) in Elmore County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.46k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elmore County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.6k ± 234
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.1k ± 262
White (Hispanic)
1.46k ± 280

2.98%

Hispanic Population

2.43k people

2.98% of the people in Elmore County, AL are hispanic (2.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elmore County, AL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.03%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.66k people

2.11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.71k people

As of 2020, 2.03% of Elmore County, AL residents (1.66k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elmore County, AL was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elmore County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Elmore County, AL was 38.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Elmore County, AL are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Elmore County, AL residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,080 ± 5,301 people
Guatemala
12,910 ± 2,786 people
India
10,249 ± 2,483 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,080 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 12,910 and India with 10,249.

Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.8% of Elmore County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Elmore County, AL was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elmore County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,134 ± 411
Vietnam
1,938 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
1,458 ± 378

Elmore County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Elmore County, AL is $62,324. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Elmore County, AL was Census Tract 307.01 with a value of $110,268, followed by Census Tract 307.02 and Census Tract 309.01, with respective values of $98,235 and $75,977.

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,111. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Elmore County, AL employs 34.9k people. The largest industries in Elmore County, AL are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,992 people), Retail Trade (4,614 people), and Public Administration (3,939 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,524), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,188), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,365).

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,324

2020 value

± $3,475

2.35%

1 Year Growth

± 7.22%

Households in Elmore County, AL have a median annual income of $62,324, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,891 in 2019, which represents a 2.35% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Elmore County, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

$63,401

Average Male Salary in Alabama

± $1,583

$44,111

Average Female Salary in Alabama

± $1,091

In 2020, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Alabama

Asian
$63,120 ± $11,157
White
$52,572 ± $1,171
American Indian
$40,602 ± $8,445

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Alabama.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elmore County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 307.01
Census Tract 307.02
Census Tract 309.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elmore County, AL was Census Tract 307.01 with a value of $110,268, followed by Census Tract 307.02 and Census Tract 309.01, with respective values of $98,235 and $75,977.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elmore County, AL (8.13k out of 76.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,757 ± 588
Black
2,920 ± 545
Hispanic
608 ± 246

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

34.9k

2020 Value

± 1,735

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 6.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Elmore County, AL grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 34.2k employees to 34.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elmore County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,681 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,783 people), and Management Occupations (3,633 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elmore County, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Elmore County, AL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,681 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,783 people), and Management Occupations (3,633 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Elmore County, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.6 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.42 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.23 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Elmore County, AL, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($71,791), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($64,500), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,299).

Industries

Employment by Industries

34.9k

2020 Value

± 1,735

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 6.26%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Elmore County, AL grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 34.2k employees to 34.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elmore County, AL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,992 people), Retail Trade (4,614 people), and Public Administration (3,939 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elmore County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Elmore County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Elmore County, AL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,992 people), Retail Trade (4,614 people), and Public Administration (3,939 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Elmore County, AL has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.42 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.45 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.26 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Elmore County, AL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($90,524), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,188), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,365).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Elmore County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 73.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.3%), followed by Other (1.22%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.22%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Elmore County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 73.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25.3%), followed by Other (1.22%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Elmore County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Elmore County, AL

73.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
90.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
89.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 90.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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.

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Elmore County, AL awarded 681 degrees. The student population of Elmore County, AL is skewed towards men, with 314 male students and 85 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elmore County, AL are Black or African American (341 and 50.1%), followed by White (329 and 48.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 1.03%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 0.587%).

The largest universities in Elmore County, AL by number of degrees awarded are J F Ingram State Technical College (681 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elmore County, AL are Welding Technology (144 and 21.1%), Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management (101 and 14.8%), and HVAC Maintenance (59 and 8.66%).

Concentrations

Most Common

HVAC Maintenance
13 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
24 degree-majorss awarded
Barbering
16 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Elmore County, AL was HVAC Maintenance with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Elmore County, AL according to their major.

Universities

J F Ingram State Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

681 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Elmore County, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was J F Ingram State Technical College with 681 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

462

Degrees Awarded to Men

219

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 462 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elmore County, AL, which is 2.11 times more than the 219 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Elmore County, AL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
341 degrees awarded
White
329 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
7 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Elmore County, AL was Black or African American students. These 341 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 329 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elmore County, AL was $171,100 in 2020, which is 0.745 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $166,600 to $171,100, a 2.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Elmore County, AL is 75.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Elmore County, AL have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elmore County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$171,100

2020 Median

± $5,942

$166,600

2019 Median

± $4,975

In 2020, the median property value in Elmore County, AL grew to to $171,100 from the previous year's value of $166,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Elmore County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elmore County, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,324

Median Household Income

± $3,475

29.8k

Number of Households

± 1,480

In 2020, the median household income of the 29.8k households in Elmore County, AL grew to $62,324 from the previous year's value of $60,891.

The following chart displays the households in Elmore County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Elmore County, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elmore County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

2020 Homeownership

73.3%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 75.2% of the housing units in Elmore County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Elmore County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elmore County, AL have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Elmore County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elmore County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (86.3%)
Carpooled (7.44%)
Worked At Home (3.75%)

In 2020, 86.3% of workers in Elmore County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.44%) and those who worked at home (3.75%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elmore County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elmore County, AL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.7% of the population of Elmore County, AL has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 4.32% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Elmore County, AL see 3899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.257% increase from the previous year (3889 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 6247 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4512 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,899 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Elmore County, AL

Primary care physicians in Elmore County, AL see an average of 3,899 patients per year. This represents a 0.257% increase from the previous year (3,889 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Elmore County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.32%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

4.32%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elmore County, AL declined by 1.33% from 7.42% to 7.32%.

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