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Dauphin Island

Alabama · 1,778 residents · 6.256 sq mi
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Dauphin Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,481. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $309,100. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,778
+30%since 2000
from 1,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.2
+30%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7121K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dauphin Island
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,481
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,999
+104%since 2000
from $22,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $706 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+50%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,313)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,615)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(42)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1%(18)
Diversity Score11%(195)
Diversity Score
11
+121%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dauphin Island, Alabama?

Dauphin Island, Alabama has about 1,778 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dauphin Island, Alabama?

The typical household in Dauphin Island, Alabama earns about $65,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dauphin Island, Alabama expensive?

In Dauphin Island, Alabama, the median home is worth about $309,100, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Dauphin Island, Alabama?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dauphin Island, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dauphin Island, Alabama?

About 2.4% of people in Dauphin Island, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dauphin Island, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Dauphin Island, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 954 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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

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