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Daphne

Alabama · 31,396 residents (2025 est.) · 19.079 sq mi
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Daphne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $323,400. Households here earn about 36% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,453
+78%since 2000
from 16,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,544 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,396 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K15K20K26K31K1990201020202024Daphne
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,603 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,956
+68%since 2000
from $25,597 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−9%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+59%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(13,982)
Black12.3%(2,039)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(254)
Asian0.6%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(5,288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(21,690)
Black15.4%(4,546)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,793)
Asian2%(589)
Other2.8%(835)
Diversity Score53.6%(15,792)
Diversity Score
54
+68%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daphne, Alabama?

Daphne, Alabama has about 29,453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daphne, Alabama?

The typical household in Daphne, Alabama earns about $87,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daphne, Alabama expensive?

In Daphne, Alabama, the median home is worth about $323,400, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in Daphne, Alabama?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Daphne, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daphne, Alabama?

About 7.2% of people in Daphne, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daphne, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Daphne, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,163 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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