City · Alabama
Atmore, Alabama
Atmore, city, in Escambia County, Alabama. Atmore had 8,360 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,391 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,334 (±18). GEOID 0103004.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,360
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,391 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,334 ±18
Median household income
$38,862
±$8,192 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$157,800
±$21,065 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$777
±$25 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Atmore and what county is it in?
Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama. It covers 21.9 square miles of land, 384 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Atmore, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,360 people lived in Atmore on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 8,391 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,334 (±18).
| Measure | Atmore | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,334 ±18 | 36,629 | −1,161 |
| Households | 2,613 ±341 | 12,808 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.31 | 2.66 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,389 ±334 | 16,816 | no clear change |
Atmore's population since 2000
From 7,676 in 2000 to 8,360 in 2025: up 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Atmore as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atmore?
The median resident of Atmore is 43.6 years old; 14.9% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.0%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atmore | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 ±0.9 | 40.6 | +5.2 |
| Under 18 years | 14.9% ±2.8 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±2.8 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 62.3% ±3.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.0% ±5.8 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.0% ±5.0 pts | 29.4% | −7.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±3.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.7% ±5.2 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.7% ±4.7 pts | 9.2% | −8.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.3% ±3.6 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.4% ±3.1 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±3.1 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Atmore earn?
Half of Atmore's 2,613 households earn less than $38,862 a year (±$8,192), against $48,225 in Escambia County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $32,143 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atmore | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,862 ±$8,192 | $48,225 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,436 ±$6,037 | $63,473 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,660 ±$2,408 | $23,983 | +$3,562 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.0% ±8.3 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.9% ±14.6 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.9% ±7.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.4% ±6.5 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.0% ±8.6 pts | 79.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Atmore?
Owners occupy 52.3% of Atmore's occupied homes and renters 47.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,800 by its owner (±$21,065). The median renter pays $777 a month including utilities, and 46.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Atmore | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,800 ±$21,065 | $136,500 | +$41,746 |
| Median gross rent | $777 ±$25 | $766 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.5% ±14.4 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,011 ±$243 | $1,147 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.3% ±9.4 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.7% ±9.4 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,389 ±334 | 16,816 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% ±4.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2% ±6.1 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% ±6.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±4.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Atmore building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Atmore in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atmore work and get to work?
93.6% of Atmore's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 18.2%.
| Measure | Atmore | Escambia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 37.8% ±4.5 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 18.2% ±7.8 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 93.6% ±4.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±3.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±3.2 | 24.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Atmore?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Atmore, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,570 (Tract 9706) to $45,650 (Tract 9707).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9707Escambia County | 3,677 | $45,650 |
| Tract 9706Escambia County | 2,933 | $23,570 |
| Tract 9705Escambia County | 4,788 | $49,970 |
| Tract 9704Escambia County | 4,973 | $63,109 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Atmore) · Census block assignment files
How does Atmore compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Atmore is the 3,637th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 80th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Atmore ranks 258th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 80th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 151st | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 160th | 311 |
| Median household income | 258th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 291st | 311 |
| Median home value | 175th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 175th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 258th | 295 |
| Median age | 79th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 287th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 215th | 310 |
Atmore's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Atmore with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Atmore?
15 of the 57 figures for Atmore on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Atmore are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Atmore.