Elmore County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Elmore County is located in Alabama with a total population of 88,669. It is the 18th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elmore County is 38.9 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elmore County is $75,553. This is 22% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $213,600. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Elmore County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elmore County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.