Elmore County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Elmore County has a population of 89,526 residents and a median age of 39.5 years, making it the #672 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.3%. The median home value is $223,900, and the median household income is $78,243, which is 4% above the national median.
Demographics
Elmore County has a population of 89,526, making it the #672 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Elmore County is $78,243, ranking #657 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Elmore County is $223,900 (-20.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,071/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Elmore County, 25.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 24.7% below the national average, ranking #1,176 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Elmore County is 74.6 years. 18.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.8% of adults in Elmore County smoke , 36.4% are obese , and 18.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 10.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Elmore County is 9.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.0% of children in Elmore County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 19.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Elmore County is 65.8%. The mean commute time is 30.5 min, which is 10.5% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Elmore County voted Republican with a margin of 52.0%. The vote was 23.6% Dem / 75.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County, Alabama has a total population of 89,526, making it the 672nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Elmore County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Elmore County is $78,243, which ranks #657 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Elmore County is $223,900, 20.6% below the national median. Renters in Elmore County pay a median gross rent of $1,071 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Elmore County, 25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.
Elmore County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%).
All data for Elmore County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.