Elba is a city located in Coffee County Alabama. Elba has a 2024 population of 3,546. It is also the county seat of Coffee County. Elba is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,449 in 2020.
The average household income in Elba is $53,664 with a poverty rate of 9.69%. The median age in Elba is 49.9 years: 48 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elba was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,458 | 70.98% |
| Black or African American | 913 | 26.36% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 1.85% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,360 | 2.3 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 608 | 2.46 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 515 | 0 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Female | 161 | 3.51 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 76 | 7.21 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 460 | 16.17% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 4.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 10.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 3.41% |
| High School Graduate | 1,124 | 39.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 658 | 23.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,049 | 1,703 | 379 |
| Black | 748 | 560 | 10 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $28,618 | $0 | $28,618 |
| High School Graduate | $26,481 | $26,187 | $35,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,321 |
| Overall | $25,830 | $26,088 | $24,268 |
| Some College | $24,922 | $28,588 | $14,486 |
$25,830
Average Earnings
$26,088
Average Male
$24,268
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of Elba residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 810 | 155 | 19.14% |
| White | 2,191 | 143 | 6.53% |
9.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.04%
Male Poverty Rate
5.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elba is Black, with 19.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elba is White, with 6.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.97% |
| High School | 4.31% |
| Some College | 1.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.83% |
| Male Employed | 3.99% |
| Female Employed | 0.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,688 | $68,227 |
| Households | $41,509 | $53,664 |
| Married Families | $70,547 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,676 | $27,397 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
290
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 10.91% |
| Black | 55 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.7%
Labor Force Participation
37%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.27%
Born in Elba
98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
98.3% of Elba residents were born in the United States, with 74.27% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,668 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 3,643 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 3,619 | 24 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 3,595 | 25 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 3,570 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 3,546 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 3,522 | 75 | 2.18% |
| 2022 | 3,447 | 34 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3,413 | -36 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 3,449 | -480 | -12.22% |
| 2019 | 3,929 | 113 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 3,816 | -28 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 3,844 | 9 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 3,835 | -46 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 3,881 | 10 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 3,871 | -20 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 3,891 | -51 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 3,942 | 9 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 3,933 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 3,952 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,185 | 174 | 4.34% |
| 1990 | 4,011 | -344 | -7.9% |
| 1980 | 4,355 | -279 | -6.02% |
| 1970 | 4,634 | 313 | 7.24% |
| 1960 | 4,321 | 1,385 | 47.17% |
| 1950 | 2,936 | 413 | 16.37% |
| 1930 | 2,523 | -1,145 | -31.22% |