Elberta, AL Demographics

A map of Elberta's Population by Race

Elberta, Alabama has an estimated population of 2,293, a large increase from the 1,974 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elberta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elberta has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Elberta, that probability was 23.5% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elberta is ranked the 208th 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). Elberta was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elberta's White Population

1,945 residents of Elberta, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elberta is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Elberta ranks 159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's White population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Elberta's population has decreased from 87.1% to 84.8%.

Elberta is more White than neighboring Foley (76.2% White), and Bon Secour (78.5% White). Elberta is less White than neighboring Perdido Beach (90.3% White), Orange Beach (87.3% White), and Summerdale (87.4% White).

Elberta's Black Population

6 residents of Elberta, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elberta is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Elberta ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Black residents' share of Elberta's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.3%.

Elberta is more Black than neighboring Perdido Beach (0% Black). Elberta is less Black than neighboring Foley (6.3% Black), Orange Beach (3.9% Black), Summerdale (2.9% Black), and Bon Secour (3.5% Black).

Elberta's Asian Population

12 residents of Elberta, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elberta is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Elberta ranks 414th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elberta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Elberta is more Asian than neighboring Perdido Beach (0.3% Asian), Orange Beach (0.1% Asian), and Bon Secour (0% Asian). Elberta is less Asian than neighboring Foley (2.9% Asian), and Summerdale (1.6% Asian).

Elberta's Hispanic Population

166 residents of Elberta, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elberta is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elberta ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elberta's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.2%.

Elberta is more Hispanic than neighboring Perdido Beach (3.9% Hispanic), Orange Beach (4% Hispanic), and Summerdale (5% Hispanic). Elberta is less Hispanic than neighboring Foley (9.3% Hispanic), and Bon Secour (17.1% Hispanic).

Elberta's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Elberta, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elberta is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Elberta ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 186.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elberta's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.7%.

Elberta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foley (2.1% Native American/Other), Perdido Beach (0% Native American/Other), Orange Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), Summerdale (0% Native American/Other), and Bon Secour (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elberta's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Elberta, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elberta is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Elberta ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elberta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elberta's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.4%.

Elberta is more Multiracial than neighboring Foley (3.3% Multiracial), Orange Beach (4.1% Multiracial), Summerdale (3% Multiracial), and Bon Secour (0.6% Multiracial). Elberta is less Multiracial than neighboring Perdido Beach (5.5% 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.