Eldridge, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 133, Eldridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Eldridge is a small community located in Alabama, within Walker County. The total population is 133. It ranks as the 546th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eldridge is 31.6 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 30.1% of the population under 18, Eldridge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eldridge is $98,542. This is 54% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $131,300. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Eldridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eldridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eldridge, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.