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Daphne

Alabama · 27,462 residents · 19.079 sq mi
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Daphne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,105. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $218,900. Households here earn about 37% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
27,462
+66%since 2000
from 16,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,439 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K15K20K26K31K1990201020202024Daphne
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,105
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,603 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,933
+40%since 2000
from $25,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(21,405)
Black10.6%(2,924)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,248)
Asian1.5%(405)
Other3.3%(918)
Diversity Score43.9%(12,064)
Diversity Score
44
+38%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daphne, Alabama?

Daphne, Alabama has about 27,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daphne, Alabama?

The typical household in Daphne, Alabama earns about $71,105 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 $218,900, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Daphne, Alabama?

About 39.4% 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 8.6% 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 16,172 residents, a change of about 143 percent over that period.

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