Town government · Baldwin County, AL
Elberta's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended September 30, 2021), Elberta took in $5.3 million and spent $4.9 million.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of Elberta's money comes from sales tax.Most U.S. cities, towns and villages of under 10,000 people get none.
Town taxes52%
What's in other taxesOccupation and business licenses; other licenses and 2 more
- Occupation and business licenses$213 thousand
- Other licenses$129 thousand
- Motor fuel taxes$29 thousand
- Alcoholic beverage taxes$16 thousand
Amounts are by Census tax category.
State tax money41%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other7.0%
Where it goes
What stands out
of Elberta's spending goes to roads, transit and parking.A typical U.S. city, town or village of under 10,000 people spends 10%.
Spending by category100%
What's in roads, transit and parkingRoads and highways
- Roads and highways$2.2 million
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out and central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)
- Other and not broken out$1.0 million
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$630 thousand
What's in police, fire, courts and jailsPolice
- Police$739 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesParks and recreation
- Parks and recreation$77 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
Town of Elberta. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of Town of Elberta itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.