Fairhope CCD, Baldwin County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Fairhope CCD, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Fairhope CCD, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Fairhope CCD, Alabama. The estimated population of Fairhope CCD, Alabama is 32,367 people, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look at the total population in Fairhope CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,367
-0.29% +5.07%
2020
32,462
-1.81% -
2019
33,062
+5.21%
-
2018
31,425
+2.01%
-
2017
30,806
- -

Population of Fairhope CCD, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.1%
85.4%
-0.35%
Black/African American
8.1%
8.6%
-5.81%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
-66.67%
Hispanic
5.1%
3.6%
+41.67%
Asian
1.3%
0.6%
+116.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
1.1%
-72.73%
Other
0%
0.3%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Fairhope CCD, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 +0.65% 46.6 +1.3% 46.7 +0.21%
2020 46.4 +5.22% 46 +4.78% 46.6 +5.43%
2019 44.1 -0.45% 43.9 -1.79% 44.2 +0.23%
2018 44.3 +1.37% 44.7 +3.23% 44.1 +0.23%
2017 43.7 - 43.3 - 44 -

The median age of Fairhope CCD, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,955 -16.83% 2,237 -35.2% 1,636 1,505
10 to 19 2,068 -5% 2,264 -5.07% 1,932 2,088
20 to 29 1,121 +12.76% 1,363 +32.9% 1,238 1,791
30 to 39 1,268 +35.63% 1,537 +23.67% 1,704 1,913
40 to 49 1,807 -12.78% 2,407 -21.55% 1,573 1,913
50 to 59 1,959 +11.12% 2,201 -3.65% 2,177 2,120
60 to 69 2,043 +10.88% 2,207 +34.04% 2,268 3,052
70+ 1,979 +33.5% 2,390 +14.9% 2,705 2,752

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Fairhope CCD, Alabama is $77,684.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Fairhope CCD.

  • Under 25
    $50,281.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,068.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,089.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,033.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Fairhope CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Fairhope CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Fairhope CCD, Alabama is currently $109,945.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.81% of households in Fairhope CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Fairhope CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Fairhope CCD is $44,732.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Fairhope CCD by the total population of Fairhope CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Fairhope CCD, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Fairhope CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Fairhope CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Fairhope CCD over the age of 16 is 26,588.

Of those people, a total of 56.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Fairhope CCD is 53.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,382 39.60% 7.70%
20 to 24 years 1,394 92.10% 5.10%
25 to 29 years 1,635 84.50% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 1,617 87.60% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 3,605 87.30% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 4,233 87.40% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 1,945 52.60% 7.70%
60 to 64 years 3,239 36.10% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 4,035 28.00% 4.30%
75 years and over 3,503 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Fairhope CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 23,741 54.40% 4.20%
Black or African American 1,839 68.80% 4.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 98 81.60% 0.00%
Asian 250 95.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 465 66.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 195 81.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,131 73.00% 1.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,262 54.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Fairhope CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Fairhope CCD is 14,309, with median earnings of $41,389.00.

Women in Fairhope CCD, Alabama earning approximately 57.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,309 $41,389.00
Male 7,105 $54,277.00
Female 7,204 $31,313.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,805 $59,632.00
Business and Financial 648 $61,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 210 $59,783.00
Architecture and Engineering 330 $79,352.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 165 $56,620.00
Community and Social Service 113 $22,176.00
Legal 346 $120,303.00
Educational and Library 1,124 $47,155.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 342 $42,160.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,630 $65,989.00
Healthcare Support 267 $22,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 129 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 249 $57,991.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,137 $9,251.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 217 $12,472.00
Personal Care and Service 333 $17,216.00
Sales 1,784 $41,640.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,308 $27,206.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 459 $22,207.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $54,649.00
Production 763 $32,017.00
Transportation and Material Moving 296 $50,500.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,116 $77,300.00 689 $38,327.00
Business and Financial 385 $107,768.00 263 $53,516.00
Computer and Mathematical 173 $65,625.00 37 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 255 $72,569.00 75 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 137 $56,094.00 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $21,818.00 81 $47,946.00
Legal 311 $121,629.00 35 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $48,490.00 1,017 $46,336.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 203 $95,669.00 139 $30,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 430 $96,333.00 1,200 $62,119.00
Healthcare Support 56 $8,900.00 211 $26,629.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 129 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 233 $58,117.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $32,688.00 858 $9,017.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 166 $18,684.00 51 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 64 $43,095.00 269 $16,080.00
Sales 1,061 $62,831.00 723 $40,227.00
Office and Administrative Support 147 $42,125.00 1,161 $26,771.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 354 $26,474.00 105 $15,396.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $54,649.00 0 $0.00
Production 634 $35,658.00 129 $24,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 272 $53,750.00 24 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,645 households in Fairhope CCD, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,995 families in Fairhope CCD with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,845 254 896 3,650
Average Household Size 3.09 3.54 3.29 1.14
Total Families 7,845 254 896 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.35 3.14 0

Poverty

Of the 8,995 families in Fairhope CCD, 3.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Fairhope CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,882 housing units in Fairhope CCD, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,645 84.97%
Vacant 2,237 15.03%

11.44% of the total 14,882 housing units in Fairhope CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,703 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,638 are occupied by the owner - or 71.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Fairhope CCD is $1,264.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Fairhope CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    304
  • Less than $500
    274
  • $500 to $999
    339
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    522
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    335
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    157
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    39
  • $3,000 or more
    37

Property Value

The median value of a property in Fairhope CCD is $310,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Fairhope CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    483
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    398
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    358
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,108
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,798
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,263
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,780
  • $1,000,000 or more
    450

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Fairhope CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Fairhope CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    559
  • 1940 to 1949
    294
  • 1950 to 1959
    567
  • 1960 to 1969
    928
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,154
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,641
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,852
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,593
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,156
  • 2014 or later
    138

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Fairhope CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    476
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,459
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,759
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,951

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Fairhope CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Fairhope CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Fairhope CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    460
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,900
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,193
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,863
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,109
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    540
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,197
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    694
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    453
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,288
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    781
  • 90 or more minutes
    142

Summary

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