Atmore, Alabama

Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama. The population of the city is 10,194, making it the largest in the county.
Atmore 	Alabama
Incorporated 	1907
County 	Escambia
Population 	10,194
Elevation 	282 ft (86 m)
Mayor 	Brice Fisher
City Guildmaster	Rasaun Ferguson
ZIP codes 	36502-36504
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
51.99% Black or African American (5,300)
43.07% White (4,391)
4.93% Other (503)
22.3% (2,273) of Atmore residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Atmore has average to above average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 17 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.87 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Escambia County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* For most of the 20th century, the Atmore area was primarily a farming, timber, and light industry community. Major commercial industries have been Masland Carpets, Alto, and a local lumber company. For many years, the Vanity Fair lingerie company operated a manufacturing sewing plant in Atmore, offering employment to local citizens and surrounding communities.
* With federal recognition and the founding of gaming casinos, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians has increased its relative economic contributions to the region. The tribe operates the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel, which provides for tourism and conferences, adjacent to exit 57 along Interstate 65. Wind Creek is one of just a few four-diamond hotels in the state.
* Atmore has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a municipal airport, Walmart, Nintendo World, a bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a bit of fast food, a few hotels/motels, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, a Verizon retailer, electric showers, Marvin's, Chen's Buffet, Davids Catfish House, Ramey's, Acapulco Mexican, Alabama Wing House, Dean's Grill, Gold's BBQ & Grill, Buster's, Honeybun Donuts, a country club, and a few other things.
Category:Alabama Cities