Elkmont, AL Demographics

A map of Elkmont's Population by Race

Elkmont, Alabama has an estimated population of 264, a dramatic decrease from the 411 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 8.7% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkmont has become considerably 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 Elkmont, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkmont is ranked the 483rd 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). Elkmont was ranked the 430th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkmont's White Population

230 residents of Elkmont, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkmont is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Elkmont ranks 103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkmont's White population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. White residents' share of Elkmont's population has decreased from 90.5% to 87.1%.

Elkmont is more White than neighboring Athens (69.1% White), and Elkton (75.9% White). Elkmont is less White than neighboring Prospect (94.5% White), Ardmore (88.8% White), and Ardmore (92.1% White).

Elkmont's Black Population

23 residents of Elkmont, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkmont is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Elkmont ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkmont's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Black residents' share of Elkmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

Elkmont is more Black than neighboring Prospect (0% Black), Ardmore (5% Black), and Ardmore (0.2% Black). Elkmont is less Black than neighboring Athens (16.8% Black), and Elkton (19.4% Black).

Elkmont's Asian Population

3 residents of Elkmont, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkmont is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Elkmont ranks 418th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkmont's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Elkmont's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

Elkmont is more Asian than neighboring Prospect (0% Asian), and Ardmore (0% Asian). Elkmont is less Asian than neighboring Ardmore (1.4% Asian), and Elkton (2.1% Asian).

Elkmont's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elkmont, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkmont is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elkmont ranks 511th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkmont's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkmont's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Elkmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Ardmore (2.3% Hispanic), Athens (8.6% Hispanic), Ardmore (1.4% Hispanic), and Elkton (0.2% Hispanic).

Elkmont's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elkmont, 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 Elkmont is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkmont ranks 509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkmont's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elkmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prospect (0.7% Native American/Other), Ardmore (0.4% Native American/Other), Athens (0.2% Native American/Other), and Ardmore (1.8% Native American/Other).

Elkmont's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Elkmont, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkmont is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Elkmont ranks 575th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkmont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elkmont's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.0%.

Elkmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Ardmore (2.1% Multiracial), and Elkton (2.3% Multiracial). Elkmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Prospect (4.8% Multiracial), Athens (4.3% Multiracial), and Ardmore (4.6% 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.