Elba, AL Demographics

A map of Elba's Population by Race

Elba, Alabama had a population of 3,508 in 2020. It was 56.8% White, 36.2% Black, 0.1% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elba, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Elba is the 149th most populous. 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's White Population

1,994 residents of Elba identify as White, or 56.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Elba slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Elba is ranked #431 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elba is more White than neighboring Brantley (54.4% White). Elba is less White than neighboring New Brockton (68.1% White), Kinston (92.4% White), Opp (75.2% White), and Enterprise (58.7% White).

Elba's Black Population

1,270 residents of Elba identify as Black, or 36.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elba slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Elba is ranked #139 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elba is more Black than neighboring New Brockton (18.5% Black), Kinston (0.2% Black), Opp (17.9% Black), and Enterprise (20.2% Black). Elba is less Black than neighboring Brantley (41.2% Black).

Elba's Asian Population

2 residents of Elba identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elba roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Elba is ranked #374 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elba is less Asian than neighboring New Brockton (0.3% Asian), Kinston (0.5% Asian), Opp (0.4% Asian), and Enterprise (2.7% Asian).

Elba's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Elba identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elba roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Elba is ranked #340 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elba is more Hispanic than neighboring Kinston (1.6% Hispanic), Opp (2% Hispanic), and Brantley (1.7% Hispanic). Elba is less Hispanic than neighboring New Brockton (7% Hispanic), and Enterprise (11.9% Hispanic).

Elba's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Elba identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elba roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Elba is ranked #107 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elba is more Native American/Other than neighboring Opp (0.6% Native American/Other), Brantley (0.6% Native American/Other), and Enterprise (1% Native American/Other). Elba is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Brockton (2% Native American/Other), and Kinston (1.4% Native American/Other).

Elba's Multiracial Population

130 residents of Elba identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elba roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Elba is ranked #264 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elba is more Multiracial than neighboring Brantley (1.9% Multiracial). Elba is less Multiracial than neighboring New Brockton (4.1% Multiracial), Kinston (4% Multiracial), Opp (3.8% Multiracial), and Enterprise (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.