A town of 3,468, settled in 1851. A typical home worth about $133K.
The 3 things Elba does most differently from other towns.
3,940 people in 2010; 3,468 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The typical Elba home is worth about $133,000, up 0.8% in a year, 45% below the Alabama typical home.
Elba beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Elba | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.8% | 4.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.6% | 15.4% |
Elba reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 88% report less.
The public schools Elba’s kids attend trail 73% of Alabama’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elba Elementary School | PK–6 | 379 | B− |
| Elba High School | 7–12 | 224 | C− |
| The Elba Career Academy | 7–12 | — | Not graded |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
Elba has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Most working residents leave Elba for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Enterprise (13%), Dothan (6%) and Troy (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veterans Memorial Park | — | 3 |
| 2. Summerlyn Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Tiger Town Park | — | 1 |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
9 notable people were born in Elba.
City in and county seat of Coffee County, Alabama
Elba is a city in and the county seat of Coffee County, Alabama, United States. It is the official seat, although there are two county courthouses, with the other one being located in the city of Enterprise. At the time of the 2020 US Census, Elba's population was 3,508. Elba is part of the Enterprise micropolitan statistical area.
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