State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
417.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.12%
Growth Since 2010
-10.45%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
36,851
World Population Review
Atmore, Alabama Population 2021
9,129
Atmore is a city located in Escambia County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 9,129, it is the 70th largest city in Alabama and the 3291st largest city in the United States . Atmore is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually but its population has decreased by -10.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,194 in 2010. Atmore reached it's highest population of 10,169 in 2010. Spanning over 22 miles, Atmore has a population density of 418 people per square mile.
The average household income in Atmore is $38,383 with a poverty rate of 34.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $583 per month, and the median house value is $94,300. The median age in Atmore is 38.4 years, 38.2 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
Atmore Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atmore was:
- Black or African American: 58.46%
- White: 38.70%
- Two or more races: 1.19%
- Native American: 0.98%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.58%
- Asian: 0.08%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Atmore, Alabama is 9,129 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,096.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,194.
Atmore, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,851 | 109 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 36,742 | 109 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 36,633 | 109 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 36,524 | -469 | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 36,993 | -482 | -1.30% |
| 2016 | 37,475 | -186 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 37,661 | -74 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 37,735 | -30 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 37,765 | -258 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 38,023 | -181 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 38,204 | -141 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 38,345 | 0.00% |
Atmore Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,551 | 58.46% |
| White | 3,675 | 38.70% |
| Two or More Races | 113 | 1.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 93 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.08% |
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Atmore Population by Race
Atmore Population Pyramid $2021
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Atmore Population by Age
Atmore Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,803 | 2.46 | 55.2 |
| Non Family | 1,360 | 1.07 | 49.3 |
| Married | 907 | 3.36 | 74.8 |
| Female | 439 | 4.79 | 25.3 |
| Male | 97 | 2.99 | 90.7 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Atmore Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 433 | 6.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,527 | 22.10% |
| High School Graduate | 3,051 | 44.16% |
| Some College | 938 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 3.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 445 | 6.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 275 | 3.98% |
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Atmore Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Atmore Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,763 | 2,478 | 116 |
| White | 2,927 | 2,280 | 577 |
| Native American | 75 | 56 | |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 65 | 27 |
| Islander | 55 | 55 | |
| Hispanic | 23 | 14 | |
| Asian | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.54%.
Atmore Educational Attainment by Race
Atmore Earnings by Educational Attainment
Atmore Language by Age
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Atmore Language
99.14% of Atmore residents speak only English, while 0.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.53% of the population.
Atmore Language
Atmore Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,852 | 1,882 | 48.86% |
| White | 2,725 | 450 | 16.51% |
| Multiple | 113 | 48 | 42.48% |
34.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.03%
Male Poverty Rate
34.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Atmore
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atmore is Black, with 48.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atmore is White, with 16.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.65%.
Atmore Poverty
Atmore Poverty Rate by Education
Atmore Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
28.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Atmore Married by Age and Sex
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Atmore Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Atmore Marital Status by Race
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Atmore Marital Status
Atmore Veterans by War
Atmore Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 8.21% |
| Black | 230 | 5.39% |
| Islander | 55 | 100.00% |
| Native American | 46 | 49.46% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 9.73% |
Atmore Veterans by Race
Atmore Veterans by Education
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2.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
Atmore Veterans by Education
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32.6%
Labor Force Participation
27.5%
Employment Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
Atmore Employment by Age
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Atmore Employment by Race
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Atmore Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0.02%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.68% of Atmore residents were born in the United States, with 80.12% having been born in Alabama. 0.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Atmore Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,129 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 9,118 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 9,107 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 9,096 | -284 | -3.03% |
| 2017 | 9,380 | -506 | -5.12% |
| 2016 | 9,886 | -70 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 9,956 | -45 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 10,001 | 43 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 9,958 | -127 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 10,085 | -48 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 10,133 | -36 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 10,169 | 2,493 | 2.85% |
| 2000 | 7,676 | -370 | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 8,046 | -743 | -0.88% |
| 1980 | 8,789 | 496 | 0.58% |
| 1970 | 8,293 | 120 | 0.15% |
| 1960 | 8,173 | 2,453 | 3.63% |
| 1950 | 5,720 | 2,520 | 5.98% |
| 1940 | 3,200 | 165 | 0.53% |
| 1930 | 3,035 | 0.00% |