Atmore, Alabama
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Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. The population was 8,391 at the 2020 census.[4] It was incorporated on May 9, 1907.[7]
Atmore, Alabama | |
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Coordinates: 31°1′25.65″N 87°29′37.93″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Escambia |
Incorporated | May 9, 1907[1] |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jim Staff |
Area | |
• City | 21.937 sq mi (56.816 km2) |
• Land | 21.862 sq mi (56.622 km2) |
• Water | 0.075 sq mi (0.194 km2) |
Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
Population | |
• City | 8,391 |
• Estimate (2022)[5] | 8,330 |
• Density | 381.00/sq mi (147.10/km2) |
• Urban | 6,390 |
• Metro | 36,666 |
Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
ZIP Codes | 36502, 36504 |
Area code | 251 |
FIPS code | 01-03004 |
GNIS feature ID | 0113272[3] |
Sales tax | 10.0%[6] |
Website | welcometoatmore.com |
Atmore is in the planning stages to increase its economic base with additions in its new Rivercane development along the I-65 corridor.
Atmore has completed requirements to be recognized as an Alabama Community of Excellence at the upcoming Alabama League of Municipalities Convention. City officials are also working with the Alabama Historical Commission to have the downtown district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8]
On May 23, 2007, Atmore celebrated its centenary.
The federally recognized Poarch Band of Creek Indians is headquartered in Atmore.