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Bay Minette

Alabama · 8,107 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 $39,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,107
+4%since 2000
from 7,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
470 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+12%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Bay Minette
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,588
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,607
+34%since 2000
from $16,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(4,997)
Black33.3%(2,603)
Hispanic / Latino1%(80)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(4,556)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(4,551)
Black35.3%(2,862)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(184)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other1.6%(133)
Diversity Score65.1%(5,279)
Diversity Score
65
+12%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Minette, Alabama?

Bay Minette, Alabama has about 8,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bay Minette, Alabama earns about $39,588 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 $124,600, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Minette, Alabama?

About 12.4% 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 16.2% 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 939 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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