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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bay Minette

Alabama · 7,820 residents · 17.262 sq mi
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Bay Minette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,226. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,900. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,820
+9%since 1990
from 7,168 in 1990
1990 – 2025
453 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 415 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+11%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Bay Minette
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,226
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,093
+81%since 1990
from $8,901 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
36.1% rent
2.5
+16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(4,987)
Black29.6%(2,122)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(40)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score54.3%(3,894)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(4,997)
Black33.3%(2,603)
Hispanic / Latino1%(80)
Asian0.4%(32)
Diversity Score58.3%(4,556)
58
+7%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Minette, Alabama?

Bay Minette, Alabama has about 7,820 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bay Minette, Alabama?

The typical household in Bay Minette, Alabama earns about $27,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Minette, Alabama expensive?

In Bay Minette, Alabama, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Minette, Alabama?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Minette, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Minette, Alabama?

About 22.3% of people in Bay Minette, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay Minette, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay Minette, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 652 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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