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Elmore County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Elmore County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 91,577
- +4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 32,856
- Median household income
- $78,243
- +28.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $223,900
- Jobs located here
- 20,312
- Highest market score
- 89
- Insurance agencies, #69 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 91,577 people live in Elmore County, in 32,856 households. Population estimates put the population change in Elmore County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Elmore County is $78,243 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 28.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Elmore County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Elmore County are for insurance agencies (89), coffee shops and cafes (78) and optometrists and eye clinics (77). Elmore County ranks #69 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Elmore County is part of the Montgomery metro area. For its number of households, Elmore County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (76% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Elmore County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Elmore County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 89 | #69 of 2,272 | 29 | 8.8 | $3.2M | 257 | 19 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 78 | #139 of 2,063 | 21 | 6.4 | $5.9M | 158 | 10 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 77 | #90 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.1 | $5.2M | 166 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 77 | #119 of 2,339 | 43 | 13.1 | $681K | 158 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 77 | #130 of 1,889 | 21 | 6.4 | $5.9M | 141 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 75 | #115 of 1,769 | 13 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 257 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 74 | #111 of 974 | 5 | 1.5 | $5.9M | 129 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 74 | #149 of 1,490 | 5 | 1.5 | $7.3M | 303 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 74 | #261 of 2,087 | 27 | 8.2 | $2.3M | 178 | 11 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 74 | #269 of 2,210 | 38 | 11.6 | $1.6M | 182 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #201 of 1,656 | 14 | 4.3 | $2.6M | 146 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 72 | #294 of 2,378 | 61 | 18.6 | $555K | 125 | 26 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 71 | #313 of 2,394 | 103 | 31.3 | $352K | 231 | 51 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #272 of 1,886 | 24 | 7.3 | $1.5M | 154 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 70 | #286 of 2,200 | 34 | 10.3 | $861K | 98 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 69 | #395 of 2,401 | 113 | 34.4 | $300K | 112 | 39 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #415 of 2,405 | 160 | 48.7 | $769K | 116 | 38 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 68 | #134 of 887 | 7 | 2.1 | Index only | 181 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 68 | #458 of 2,405 | 279 | 84.9 | $441K | 119 | 117 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #505 of 2,261 | 34 | 10.3 | $5.8M | 74 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 67 | #306 of 1,493 | 17 | 5.2 | $2.8M | 96 | 29 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #336 of 1,485 | 10 | 3.0 | $2.9M | 108 | 10 |
| Pizza | 67 | #390 of 2,090 | 18 | 5.5 | $6.8M | 135 | 67 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #432 of 2,385 | 97 | 29.5 | $302K | 142 | 18 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #348 of 1,771 | 29 | 8.8 | $1.7M | 99 | 42 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 65 | #361 of 1,461 | 14 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 82 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 65 | #550 of 2,070 | 24 | 7.3 | $8.2M | 89 | 10 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #611 of 2,402 | 76 | 23.1 | $2.6M | 77 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 64 | #437 of 1,611 | 17 | 5.2 | $838K | 84 | 11 |
| House cleaning | 62 | #208 of 847 | 10 | 3.0 | $4.8M | 75 | 4 |
| Real estate | 62 | #514 of 2,229 | 75 | 22.8 | Index only | 152 | 29 |
| Electricians | 61 | #341 of 1,160 | 9 | 2.7 | $10.4M | 87 | 18 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 60 | #206 of 777 | 5 | 1.5 | $4.6M | 114 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #445 of 1,422 | 13 | 4.0 | $2.8M | 116 | 10 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 59 | #419 of 1,334 | 13 | 4.0 | $1.8M | 88 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 58 | #660 of 2,176 | 65 | 19.8 | Index only | 139 | 21 |
| Roofing and gutters | 57 | #429 of 1,177 | 11 | 3.3 | $8.5M | 101 | 8 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 57 | #505 of 1,327 | 10 | 3.0 | $3.4M | 110 | 11 |
| Gyms | 55 | #739 of 1,792 | 22 | 6.7 | $1M | 81 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #919 of 2,088 | 40 | 12.2 | $577K | 87 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #949 of 2,057 | 45 | 13.7 | $2.1M | 86 | 59 |
| Tire shops | 51 | #767 of 1,530 | 19 | 5.8 | $1.8M | 71 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,135 of 2,358 | 63 | 19.2 | $1.7M | 73 | 62 |
| Barbershops | 50 | #698 of 1,356 | 16 | 4.9 | $1.8M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 49 | #729 of 1,472 | 9 | 2.7 | $487K | 72 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | 49 | #761 of 1,451 | 20 | 6.1 | $1.7M | 67 | 5 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #905 of 1,707 | 25 | 7.6 | $3.7M | 79 | 33 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,236 of 2,222 | 50 | 15.2 | $2.5M | 81 | 67 |
| Nail salons | 39 | #973 of 1,328 | 25 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 70 | 7 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.2 | $15.2M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $30.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | $24M | Too few | 9 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $33.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $36.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Elmore County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $33.9M | $1,030 | 108 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $109.4M | $3,328 | 128 |
| Food away from home | $123.1M | $3,746 | 92 |
| Groceries | $198M | $6,026 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $29.3M | $891 | 89 |
| Child care and other personal services | $14.2M | $434 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $23.1M | $702 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $36.3M | $1,105 | 86 |
| Pets | $29.3M | $891 | 98 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $60.9M | $1,854 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $93.4M | $2,844 | 145 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $93.5M | $2,846 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $48M | $1,460 | 103 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $493.4M | $15,018 | 90 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Elmore County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 91,577+4.2% since 2020
- Households
- 32,856
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 619 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 145
- Median household income
- $78,243+28.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,745
- Median home value
- $223,900
- Jobs located here
- 20,312
- Daytime population
- 74,014Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Elmore County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Elmore County at 91,577 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 32,856 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 28.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Elmore County, AL spend?
Households in Elmore County spend about $493.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $198M on groceries and $123.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Elmore County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 145, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Elmore County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Elmore County, insurance agencies (89), coffee shops and cafes (78) and optometrists and eye clinics (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #69 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Elmore County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Elmore County is $78,243, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $223,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (76% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in Elmore County, each ranked against other counties.
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