Elba, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Elba

Neighborhood

Coffee, AL

Pine Level / Danleys Crossroads

Richburg / Tabernacle

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Elba

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.7%

Households with Children

30.3%

School Enrollment K-12

187

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 11.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.3%
Working Age (35-54): 28.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 28.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.6%
High School / GED: 45.6%
Some College or Associate's: 23.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.0%
Single Parents: 17.3%
Couples & Adults: 41.3%
Living Alone: 28.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 34.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 29.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 70.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 42.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 81.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.4%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 1.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 4.2%
Not Enrolled: 83.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources