Elba, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,459
Population
225/sq mi density
$41,310
Median Income
$21,366 per capita
$105,000
Home Value
$133,258 Zillow
$671
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
536
Violent Crime/100K
3,186 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,310 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,459
Census 2023
Population Density
225
per square mile
Land Area
15.4
square miles (39.9 km²)
Median Age
48.7 yrs
25% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 42.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
51.5%
Black
42.8%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.6%
Spanish
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.3%
Veterans
6.6%
10% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.6%
58% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.4%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.6%
23% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.491
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,459 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 225 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 15.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.5% |
| Black or African American | 42.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% |
| Disability | 20.6% |
| Health Insurance | 89.4% |
| Uninsured | 10.6% |
| Broadband Access | 83.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.491 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |