Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
87694
Sex Ratio
95.1 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
1.02 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Elmore County, AL, exhibits a population growth rate of 0.6% over the past year, aligning with Alabama's overall growth of 0.6%. With a median age of 38.9, it is slightly younger than the state average of 39.3. The county's age dependency ratio of 60 indicates a balanced demographic, with 21.7% of the population under 18 and 15.8% above 65, suggesting a healthy working-age population (62.5%). Compared to nearby counties, Elmore's growth rate is stronger than Jefferson and Mobile Counties, which have stagnated or declined, highlighting its relative vitality within the state.
Dependency Rate
60 %
Median Age
38.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
15.8 %
Active Aging Index
89.3 %
Old Dependency Rate
25.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.7 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
32184
Married-couple Household
17276
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
1.24 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.75 %
Average Household Size
2.59 p
Average Family Size
3.06 p
Household with Children (%)
33.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
30 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
29 %
Now Married
52.5 %
Widowed
6.8 %
Divorced
11.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.