Elmore, Alabama facts for kids
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Elmore, Alabama
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Elmore Town Hall
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"Town of Light"
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Location of Elmore in Elmore County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.41 sq mi (16.61 km2) |
| • Land | 6.27 sq mi (16.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,280 |
| • Density | 204.02/sq mi (78.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36025
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-23656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0117956 |
Elmore is a small town located in Elmore County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as the "Town of Light."
The town was first officially recognized in 1906. However, this recognition didn't last, and it wasn't until 1997 that Elmore became an official town again. In 2020, about 1,280 people lived there. Elmore is part of the larger Montgomery area.
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Where is Elmore Located?
Elmore is in the western part of Elmore County. It is next to the town of Millbrook on its west side and Coosada to the south.
Alabama State Route 14 goes through Elmore. This road can take you about 7 miles (11 km) east to Wetumpka or about 10 miles (16 km) west to Prattville. The state capital, Montgomery, is about 15 miles (24 km) south of Elmore.
The town of Elmore covers a total area of about 6.4 square miles (16.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Elmore?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 106 | — | |
| 2000 | 199 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,262 | 534.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,280 | 1.4% | |
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In 1880, Elmore was listed as a small community called Elmore Station, even though it wasn't officially a town yet.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Elmore has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2000, only 199 people lived there. By 2010, the population had jumped to 1,262 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,280 residents.
Who Lives in Elmore?
In 2020, there were 1,280 people living in Elmore. Most residents were White (about 60.7%), and a significant number were Black or African American (about 27.81%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 4.77% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Elmore
Students in Elmore attend schools that are part of the Elmore County Public School System. There is also a private school in the area called Edgewood Academy.
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Elmore Town Hall
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Location of Elmore in Elmore County, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Elmore (Alabama) para niños
