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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spanish Fort

Alabama · 5,423 residents · 31.019 sq mi
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Spanish Fort is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,699. Population has grown 45% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $150,200. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 66% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,423
+45%since 1990
from 3,732 in 1990
1990 – 2025
175 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 120 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+2%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Spanish Fort
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,699
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,158 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,081
+65%since 1990
from $16,419 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$150,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$739
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $517 in 1990
US average: $602
82.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
17.2% rent
2.6
+16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,500)
Black5.5%(205)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(591)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,040)
Black4.4%(237)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(51)
Asian0.7%(40)
Diversity Score14.5%(789)
15
−8%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Spanish Fort, Alabama?

Spanish Fort, Alabama has about 5,423 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spanish Fort, Alabama?

The typical household in Spanish Fort, Alabama earns about $56,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spanish Fort, Alabama expensive?

In Spanish Fort, Alabama, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Spanish Fort, Alabama?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spanish Fort, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spanish Fort, Alabama?

About 2.8% of people in Spanish Fort, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spanish Fort, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Spanish Fort, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,691 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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