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Fairhope

Alabama · 15,326 residents · 14.759 sq mi
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Fairhope has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,157. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $249,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,326
+23%since 2000
from 12,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+4%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,157
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,913 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,086
+39%since 2000
from $25,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $710 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+36%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(11,176)
Black7.7%(964)
Hispanic / Latino1%(130)
Asian0.6%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(2,721)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(13,689)
Black6.2%(952)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(432)
Asian0.7%(106)
Other1%(159)
Diversity Score24.8%(3,806)
Diversity Score
25
+14%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairhope, Alabama?

Fairhope, Alabama has about 15,326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairhope, Alabama?

The typical household in Fairhope, Alabama earns about $56,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairhope, Alabama expensive?

In Fairhope, Alabama, the median home is worth about $249,000, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Fairhope, Alabama?

About 44.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fairhope, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairhope, Alabama?

About 5.9% of people in Fairhope, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairhope, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairhope, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,771 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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