Elba, Alabama
Elba | ||
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FIPS code 01-23296 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0117908 | |
Website | www |
Elba is a city in and the
History
The town which eventually became Elba originated near a ferry across the
A logging
The Pea River is an essential component of the history of Elba. The river was originally called the Talakatchee River by the
A levee was built around the town in 1930. Flood gates were erected and drainage systems improved. Floods continued, however, with especially severe inundations in 1938, 1959 and 1975. The worst flood ever recorded in Elba occurred in 1990, with a river crest of 48 feet (15 m). The levee broke and Whitewater Creek overflowed into the town. Elba was completely flooded for four days, and the town was nearly destroyed. More floods struck Elba in 1994 and 1998.[4]
Geography
Elba is located in western Coffee County at 31°25′2″N 86°4′39″W / 31.41722°N 86.07750°W (31.417263, -86.077442).[5]
U.S. Route 84 runs from west to east as a northern bypass of the city, leading east 9 mi (14 km) to New Brockton and southwest 16 mi (26 km) to Opp. Many state highways run through the city as well, namely Alabama State Routes 87, 125, 189, and 203. AL-203 forms the western bypass of the city. AL-87 runs from south to north through the center of the city, leading north 30 mi (48 km) to Troy and south 24 mi (39 km) to Samson. AL-189 runs to the west of the city from south to north, leading northwest 16 mi (26 km) to U.S. Route 331 near Brantley and southwest 17 mi (27 km) to Kinston. AL-125 runs northeast from the city 13 mi (21 km) to the community of Victoria.
According to the
Elba is located beside the banks of the Pea River.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Climate data for Elba, 1991–2020 simulated normals (190 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.6 (15.9) |
64.6 (18.1) |
71.8 (22.1) |
78.4 (25.8) |
85.6 (29.8) |
90.3 (32.4) |
91.9 (33.3) |
91.4 (33.0) |
88.0 (31.1) |
80.1 (26.7) |
70.2 (21.2) |
63.0 (17.2) |
78.0 (25.5) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 48.7 (9.3) |
52.2 (11.2) |
59.0 (15.0) |
65.7 (18.7) |
73.4 (23.0) |
79.5 (26.4) |
81.9 (27.7) |
81.3 (27.4) |
75.4 (24.1) |
67.3 (19.6) |
57.0 (13.9) |
51.3 (10.7) |
66.1 (18.9) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.7 (2.6) |
39.9 (4.4) |
46.4 (8.0) |
52.9 (11.6) |
61.0 (16.1) |
68.9 (20.5) |
71.8 (22.1) |
71.2 (21.8) |
66.4 (19.1) |
54.7 (12.6) |
43.9 (6.6) |
39.6 (4.2) |
54.5 (12.5) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.35 (135.80) |
4.91 (124.68) |
5.23 (132.88) |
4.83 (122.78) |
3.79 (96.16) |
5.55 (140.89) |
6.58 (167.10) |
5.49 (139.57) |
6.57 (166.77) |
3.47 (88.24) |
4.04 (102.61) |
5.21 (132.43) |
61.02 (1,549.91) |
Average dew point °F (°C) | 39.2 (4.0) |
42.1 (5.6) |
46.9 (8.3) |
53.6 (12.0) |
61.3 (16.3) |
68.5 (20.3) |
71.8 (22.1) |
71.6 (22.0) |
67.1 (19.5) |
56.5 (13.6) |
47.1 (8.4) |
42.6 (5.9) |
55.7 (13.2) |
Source: PRISM Climate Group[8] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 222 | — | |
1890 | 285 | 28.4% | |
1900 | 635 | 122.8% | |
1910 | 1,079 | 69.9% | |
1920 | 1,681 | 55.8% | |
1930 | 2,523 | 50.1% | |
1940 | 2,363 | −6.3% | |
1950 | 2,936 | 24.2% | |
1960 | 4,321 | 47.2% | |
1970 | 4,634 | 7.2% | |
1980 | 4,355 | −6.0% | |
1990 | 4,011 | −7.9% | |
2000 | 4,185 | 4.3% | |
2010 | 3,940 | −5.9% | |
2020 | 3,508 | −11.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] 2013 Estimate[10] |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
---|---|---|
White (non-Hispanic)
|
1,994 | 56.84% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
1,270 | 36.2% |
Native American
|
23 | 0.66% |
Asian
|
2 | 0.06% |
Other/Mixed
|
145 | 4.13% |
Latino
|
74 | 2.11% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,508 people, 1,427 households, and 917 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the
There were 1,547 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 19.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,975, and the median income for a family was $32,065. Males had a median income of $31,652 versus $21,786 for females. The
Education
Public education is provided by the Elba City Public School District. There are two schools in the city:
- Elba High School (grades 7 through 12)
- Elba Elementary School (grades K through 6)
Media
- Radio stations
Notable people
- Robert D. Bullard, "Father of Environmental Justice"; Dean, School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University
- Alpheus Ellis, Florida Banker and Philanthropist[13]
- governor of Alabama
- Attorney Generalfrom 2004 to 2011
- Ronald McKinnon, National Football League player
- First Ladyof Alabama from 1971 to 1978
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Elba city, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ Sanford, William (September 23, 2009). "Elba". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
- ^ a b c "History of Elba". City of Elba website. Archived from the original on September 30, 2009. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Comparison Table- Alabama". American Fast Facts. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020.
- ^ Climate Summary for Elba, Alabama
- ^ "PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University". Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
- ^ "Banker Alpheus Lee Ellis, One of Forbes' 400 Richest, Dies at 89". AP NEWS. Associated Press. Retrieved July 17, 2021.