CITY
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
PEP 2025 EST:31,396 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
Population, 1990 – 2024
202429K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(1,852)
5 to 96.8%(2,013)
10 to 148.3%(2,443)
15 to 194.8%(1,423)
20 to 245.7%(1,679)
25 to 3413.6%(4,010)
35 to 4414.4%(4,228)
45 to 5411.4%(3,351)
55 to 6411.6%(3,412)
65 to 749.2%(2,714)
75 to 845.4%(1,590)
85 and over2.5%(738)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$87,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,603 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Wholesale trade7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Other services5.6%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
$323,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
3.7
+23%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(21,690)
Black15.4%(4,546)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,793)
Asian2%(589)
Other2.8%(835)
54
+57%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(930)
South American0.8%(239)
Spaniard0.6%(173)
Ecuadorian0.4%(132)
Cuban0.4%(115)
Chilean0.4%(107)
Central American0.1%(40)
Honduran0.1%(40)
Puerto Rican0.1%(20)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.5%(150)
Chinese0.4%(111)
Asian Indian0.4%(108)
Korean0.2%(68)
Filipino0.2%(52)
Vietnamese0.1%(40)
Malaysian0.1%(31)
Taiwanese0.1%(29)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.5%(156)
Ancestry
English17.7%(5,212)
American15.5%(4,561)
German12.2%(3,586)
Irish11.2%(3,285)
Italian3.1%(904)
Scottish3%(888)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(620)
French1.7%(512)
Welsh1.2%(340)
French Canadian0.8%(229)
Brazilian0.7%(212)
British0.6%(182)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(159)
Norwegian0.5%(155)
Finnish0.5%(149)
Danish0.5%(135)
Swedish0.4%(117)
Portuguese0.3%(100)
Greek0.3%(82)
West Indian0.3%(78)
Haitian0.3%(78)
Arab0.2%(67)
Russian0.2%(56)
Subsaharan African0.2%(52)
Lithuanian0.2%(48)
Nigerian0.1%(44)
Lebanese0.1%(41)
Canadian0.1%(30)
Macedonian0.1%(28)
Turkish0.1%(27)
Romanian0.1%(26)
Hungarian0.1%(24)
Czech0.1%(20)
Iranian0.1%(16)
Austrian0%(14)
Iraqi0%(10)
Dutch0%(10)
Guyanese0%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(3,031)
Married60.7%(6,607)
Widowed1.7%(185)
Divorced9.8%(1,063)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(2,901)
Married53.3%(6,540)
Widowed6.8%(836)
Divorced16.2%(1,982)
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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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