Elba, AL Demographics

A map of Elba's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,817	1,994	52.4%	56.8%
Black	1,182	1,270	34.1%	36.2%
Multiracial	347	130	10.0%	3.7%
Asian	62	2	1.8%	0.1%
Hispanic	60	74	1.7%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	38	0.0%	1.1%

Elba, Alabama has an estimated population of 3,468, a slight decrease from the 3,508 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% White, 34.1% Black, 10.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elba, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elba has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elba, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 59.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elba is ranked the 155th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elba was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elba's White Population

1,817 residents of Elba, or 52.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elba is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Elba ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elba's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Elba's population has decreased from 56.8% to 52.4%.

Elba is less White than neighboring New Brockton (67.1% White), Kinston (90.2% White), Opp (78.6% White), Brantley (60.6% White), and Enterprise (60.4% White).

Elba's Black Population

1,182 residents of Elba, or 34.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elba is higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Elba ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elba's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Black residents' share of Elba's population has decreased from 36.2% to 34.1%.

Elba is more Black than neighboring New Brockton (16.4% Black), Kinston (0% Black), Opp (16.3% Black), Brantley (28.3% Black), and Enterprise (20% Black).

Elba's Asian Population

62 residents of Elba, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elba is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Elba ranks 409th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elba's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3000.0%. Asian residents' share of Elba's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.8%.

Elba is more Asian than neighboring New Brockton (0.3% Asian), Opp (0% Asian), and Enterprise (1.5% Asian). Elba is less Asian than neighboring Kinston (2.8% Asian), and Brantley (2.4% Asian).

Elba's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Elba, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elba is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elba ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elba's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Elba's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Elba is more Hispanic than neighboring Opp (1.2% Hispanic). Elba is less Hispanic than neighboring New Brockton (5.9% Hispanic), Kinston (4.1% Hispanic), Brantley (2.9% Hispanic), and Enterprise (11.9% Hispanic).

Elba's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elba, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elba is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Elba ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elba's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elba's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Elba is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Brockton (0.5% Native American/Other), Opp (1.3% Native American/Other), Brantley (0.5% Native American/Other), and Enterprise (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elba's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Elba, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elba is higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Elba ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elba's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elba's population has increased from 3.7% to 10.0%.

Elba is more Multiracial than neighboring New Brockton (9.9% Multiracial), Kinston (2.8% Multiracial), Opp (2.6% Multiracial), Brantley (5.4% Multiracial), and Enterprise (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.