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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Daphne

Alabama · 16,581 residents · 19.079 sq mi
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Daphne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,603. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $122,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,581
+47%since 1990
from 11,290 in 1990
1990 – 2025
869 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 592 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+10%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K15K20K26K31K1990201020202024Daphne
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,603
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,017 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,597
+47%since 1990
from $17,471 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$666
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
26.4% rent
2.3
+16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(9,365)
Black15.9%(1,794)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(39)
Asian0.4%(45)
Diversity Score36.4%(4,114)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(13,982)
Black12.3%(2,039)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(254)
Asian0.6%(100)
Diversity Score31.9%(5,288)
32
−12%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 35.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−25%since 1990
from 22.1 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 Daphne, Alabama?

Daphne, Alabama has about 16,581 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Daphne, Alabama?

The typical household in Daphne, Alabama earns about $52,603 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 $122,500, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Daphne, Alabama?

About 37.5% 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 4.5% 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 5,291 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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