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Orange Beach

Alabama · 8,095 residents · 14.716 sq mi
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Orange Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,295. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,311 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $325,700. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
8,095
+114%since 2000
from 3,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
550 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+14%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Orange Beach
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,295
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,886
+92%since 2000
from $27,082 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,248
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
−13%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,558)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(105)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(314)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(7,373)
Black1.1%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(213)
Asian0.7%(57)
Other0.9%(71)
Diversity Score13.2%(1,066)
Diversity Score
13
+59%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orange Beach, Alabama?

Orange Beach, Alabama has about 8,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orange Beach, Alabama?

The typical household in Orange Beach, Alabama earns about $81,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orange Beach, Alabama expensive?

In Orange Beach, Alabama, the median home is worth about $325,700, and the typical rent is about $1,248 a month.

How educated are people in Orange Beach, Alabama?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Orange Beach, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orange Beach, Alabama?

About 6.2% of people in Orange Beach, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orange Beach, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Orange Beach, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,842 residents, a change of about 259 percent over that period.

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