Elmore County, Alabama

Elmore County, Alabama
County courthouse in Wetumpka
Map of Alabama highlighting Elmore County
Location in the state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location in the U.S.
Founded February 15, 1866
Named for John A. Elmore
Seat Wetumpka
Largest city Millbrook
Area
 • Total 657 sq mi (1,702 km2)
 • Land 618 sq mi (1,601 km2)
 • Water 39 sq mi (101 km2), 5.9%
Population
 • (2010) 79,303
 • Density 128/sq mi (49/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.elmoreco.org

Elmore County is a county of the State of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 79,303.[1] Its county seat is Wetumpka.[2] Its name is in honor of General John A. Elmore.[3]

Elmore County is part of the Montgomery, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Elmore County was established on February 15, 1866, from portions of Autauga, Coosa, Tallapoosa, and Montgomery Counties.

Economy

Over the past two decades, Elmore County has transferred from an economy based on agriculture to one of Alabama's fastest growing counties. According to a recent report, 1110 jobs were created over the last 4 years.[4]

Elmore County's largest employer is the manufacturing sector. The top ten manufacturers in Elmore County include: GKN Aerospace, Neptune Technologies, Frontier Yarns, Russell Corporation, Madix, Inc, Arrowhead Composites, Hanil USA, YESAC Alabama Corporation, Quality Networks, Inc., and AES Industries.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 657 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 618 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 39 square miles (100 km2) (5.9%) is water.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
187014,477—
188017,50220.9%
189021,73224.2%
190026,09920.1%
191028,2458.2%
192028,085−0.6%
193034,28022.1%
194034,5460.8%
195031,649−8.4%
196030,524−3.6%
197033,66110.3%
198043,39028.9%
199049,21013.4%
200065,87433.9%
201079,30320.4%
Est. 201380,9022.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 65,874 people, 22,737 households, and 17,552 families residing in the county. The population density was 106 people per square mile (41/km2). There were 25,733 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile (16/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 77.02% White, 20.64% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 22,737 households out of which 37.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.80% were non-families. 20.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 32.10% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,243, and the median income for a family was $47,155. Males had a median income of $32,643 versus $24,062 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,650. About 7.40% of families and 10.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 11.30% of those age 65 or over. In the late 1990s voters voted to pass a mandatory fire fee for volunteer fire services. All citizens pay this same fee regardless of valuation of the property or income levels.

Government and infrastructure

The Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women of the Alabama Department of Corrections is in Wetumpka in Elmore County. The prison houses Alabama's female death row.[11] Wetumpka was previously the site of the Wetumpka State Penitentiary.[12]

Education

The Elmore County Public School System serves the county.

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 118.
  4. ↑ 1110 Jobs created in Elmore County
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  11. ↑ "Annual Report Fiscal Year 2003." Alabama Department of Corrections. 45/84. Retrieved on August 15, 2010. "Tutwiler also has a death row,"
  12. ↑ "ADOC History." Alabama Department of Corrections. Retrieved on September 6, 2010.

External links

 Chilton County Coosa County Tallapoosa County
Autauga County
  Elmore County, Alabama  
Montgomery County Macon County

Coordinates: 32°35′49″N 86°09′05″W / 32.59694°N 86.15139°W