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Spanish Fort

Alabama · 10,049 residents · 31.019 sq mi
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Spanish Fort is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,505. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $227,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
10,049
+85%since 2000
from 5,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−5%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Spanish Fort
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,505
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,699 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,375
+42%since 2000
from $27,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $739 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,040)
Black4.4%(237)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(51)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(789)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(8,295)
Black6.1%(610)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(421)
Asian1.8%(179)
Other6.7%(675)
Diversity Score40.8%(4,096)
Diversity Score
41
+180%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spanish Fort, Alabama?

Spanish Fort, Alabama has about 10,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spanish Fort, Alabama earns about $86,505 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 $227,000, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Spanish Fort, Alabama?

About 44.1% 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 3.9% 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 6,317 residents, a change of about 169 percent over that period.

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