Elmore, Alabama

Elmore, Alabama
Town
Elmore Town Hall
Motto:  "Town of Light" [1]
Location of Elmore in Elmore County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°32′32″N86°18′55″W / 32.54222°N 86.31528°W / 32.54222; -86.31528
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Elmore
Area [2]
• Total	6.41 sq mi (16.61 km2)
• Land	6.27 sq mi (16.25 km2)
• Water	0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
Elevation	217 ft (66 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,280
• Density	204.02/sq mi (78.77/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	36025
Area code	334
FIPS code	01-23656
GNIS feature ID	0117956
Website	townofelmore.com

Elmore is a town in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. Although initially incorporated in 1906, it lapsed and was not reincorporated again until 1997. ^[3] At the 2010 census the population was 1,262, ^[4] up from 199 in 2000. It is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Elmore is located in western Elmore County at 32°32′32″N86°18′56″W / 32.54222°N 86.31556°W / 32.54222; -86.31556 (32.542314, -86.315455). ^[5] It is bordered to the west by Millbrook and to the south by Coosada. Alabama State Route 14 passes through the town, leading east 7 miles (11 km) to Wetumpka and west 10 miles (16 km) to Prattville. Montgomery, the state capital, is 15 miles (24 km) to the south via Cook Road and Coosada Parkway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town of Elmore has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10.4 km²), of which 3.9 square miles (10.2 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), or 1.69%, is water. ^[4]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	106		—
2000	199		—
2010	1,262		534.2%
2020	1,280		1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 2013 Estimate [7]

Note that community was listed on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated town of Elmore Station.

Elmore, Alabama Post Office (ZIP code 36025)

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 199 people, 77 households, and 55 families in the town. The population density was 302.9 inhabitants per square mile (117.0/km²). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 134.0 per square mile (51.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 67.84% White, 27.64% Black or African American, 1.51% Native American, 2.01% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. ^[8] Of the 77 households 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.4% of households were one person and 9.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median household income was $29,792 and the median family income was $32,500. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,533. About 11.7% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 31.0% of those sixty five or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,262 people, 423 households, and 331 families in the town. The population density was 1,802.9 inhabitants per square mile (696.1/km²). There were 462 housing units at an average density of 660.0 per square mile (254.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 64.3% White, 26.7% Black or African American, .1% Native American, 7.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. 8.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. ^[9] Of the 423 households 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.0% of households were one person and 4.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.34.

The age distribution was 32.6% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% 65 or older. The median age was 29.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median household income was $33,295 and the median family income was $36,354. Males had a median income of $37,667 versus $22,193 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,139. About 20.7% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.9% of those sixty five or over.

2020 census

Elmore racial composition ^[10]

Race	Num.	Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)	777	60.7%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	356	27.81%
Native American	4	0.31%
Asian	8	0.63%
Other/Mixed	74	5.78%
Hispanic or Latino	61	4.77%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,280 people, 362 households, and 268 families residing in the town.

Education

It is in the Elmore County Public School System. ^[11]

Private schools:

• Edgewood Academy

See also

• Alabama portal

References

1. Town of Elmore official website
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
3. "Elmore".
4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Elmore town, Alabama". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
7. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 22, 2015.
10. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
11. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Elmore County, AL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved July 31, 2022. - Text list

External links

• Elmore County Economic Development Authority

32°32′32″N86°18′56″W / 32.542314°N 86.315455°W / 32.542314; -86.315455