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Elberta, AL
Town in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Population
2,293
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
328
ZIP codes
0
Elberta and its ZIP codes
Elberta at a glance
- Elberta is about 3.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,000 a year, 14% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,800 (11% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
Local data for Elberta, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elberta, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,000
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$232,800
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (270), Irish Americans (143), Mexican Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baldwin County. PPP loans are for Elberta.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,357
87,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,905
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $10,003 per person
How people get to work
Elberta, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.2%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elberta, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9,007
9.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 42°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elberta, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Elberta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Perdido BeachTown | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| LillianCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.9 |
| FoleyCity | 8.6 mi | 35.3 |
| Orange BeachCity | 8.9 mi | 14.7 |
| SummerdaleTown | 11 mi | 10.7 |
| Gulf ShoresCity | 12 mi | 28.7 |
| Bon SecourCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| Myrtle Grove, FLCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| Magnolia SpringsTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Pensacola Station, FLCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.7 |
| Warrington, FLCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| Bellview, FLCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.6 |
| RobertsdaleCity | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| SilverhillTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| West Pensacola, FLCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.2 |
| Brent, FLCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elberta, AL in?
- Elberta is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Elberta, AL?
- About 2,293 people live in Elberta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elberta?
- Nearby places include Perdido Beach (3.7 mi), Lillian (5.9 mi), Foley (8.6 mi), Orange Beach (8.9 mi), Summerdale (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023