Elmore County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Name: Elmore County, Alabama Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Elmore County, Alabama has a population of 89,526, the 18th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $78,243 and the median home value is $223,900. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Elmore County Quick Facts

Population 89,526

Median Household Income $78,243

Median Home Value $223,900

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.4%

High School Graduation 89.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 89,526 18th of 67

Median Income $78,243 22% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Elmore County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	88,669	89,526	+1.0%
Median household income	$75,553	$78,243	+3.6%
Median home value	$213,600	$223,900	+4.8%

Median Household Income

Elmore

$78,243

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Elmore

$223,900

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 36.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

15.8%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

10.0%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,071/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

22.4%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

23.5%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Elmore County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Prattville	39,482	$81,337	10.7%	$214,600
Millbrook	17,189	$70,313	7.8%	$207,100
Wetumpka	7,437	$57,763	9.9%	$203,900
Holtville	5,158	$76,652	13.0%	$267,100
Tallassee	5,134	$66,752	10.9%	$144,600
Redland	4,982	$130,278	1.4%	$317,100
Emerald Mountain	3,535	$123,347	2.2%	$321,300
Deatsville	2,097	$123,977	4.0%	$246,600
Elmore	1,517	$48,696	40.3%	$107,500
Blue Ridge	1,190	$128,482	6.2%	$314,900
Eclectic	1,141	$49,904	14.0%	$161,800
Coosada	1,105	$61,815	10.0%	$169,900

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Population Overview

Elmore County is located in Alabama with a total population of 89,526. It is the 18th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elmore County is 39.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elmore County is $78,243. This is 22% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $223,900. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Elmore County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elmore County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Elmore County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Elmore County, Alabama?

Elmore County has a population of 89,526, making it the 18th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Elmore County?

The median household income in Elmore County is $78,243 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.

How many cities are in Elmore County, Alabama?

Elmore County contains 12 Census-designated places.