Fairhope is a city located in Baldwin County Alabama. Fairhope has a 2024 population of 25,731. Fairhope is currently growing at a rate of 3.03% annually and its population has increased by 13.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,702 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairhope is $128,712 with a poverty rate of 9.63%. The median age in Fairhope is 47.1 years: 44.1 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairhope was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,629 | 88.31% |
| Two or more races | 927 | 3.97% |
| Other race | 757 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American | 694 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 131 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.27% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,315 | 2.49 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 5,787 | 2.99 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 2,665 | 1.16 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 760 | 3.05 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Male | 103 | 3.93 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 562 | 3.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,646 | 9.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,988 | 29.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,060 | 23.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,281 | 13.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 348 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 3,052 | 18.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,130 | 14,792 | 8,545 |
| Hispanic | 885 | 514 | 202 |
| 2+ Races | 534 | 423 | 183 |
| Black | 451 | 267 | 86 |
| Other Race | 421 | 167 | 15 |
| Native American | 120 | 97 | 13 |
| Asian | 64 | 64 | 54 |
| Islander | 63 | 63 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,593 | $66,701 | $36,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,750 | $138,889 | $64,926 |
| High School Graduate | $48,152 | $58,256 | $36,291 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,553 | $25,493 | $12,060 |
| Overall | $52,779 | $68,393 | $42,210 |
| Some College | $37,481 | $62,485 | $26,728 |
$52,779
Average Earnings
$68,393
Average Male
$42,210
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.83% of Fairhope residents speak only English, while 5.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,175 | 1,853 | 9.18% |
| Black | 680 | 202 | 29.71% |
| Multiple | 927 | 97 | 10.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,525 | 76 | 4.98% |
| Other | 757 | 21 | 2.77% |
| Native | 120 | 11 | 9.17% |
9.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.11%
Male Poverty Rate
10.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairhope is Black, with 29.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairhope is Other, with 2.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.1% |
| Some College | 15.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.92% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 4.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,035 | $155,930 |
| Households | $86,509 | $128,712 |
| Married Families | $116,423 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,748 | $59,468 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,679
Number of Veterans
1,585
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 883 |
| Second Gulf War | 324 |
| First Gulf War | 314 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 884 |
| 65 to 74 | 390 |
| 18 to 34 | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,544 | 9.66% |
| Other Race | 102 | 18.28% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 9.17% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 2.75% |
| Asian | 10 | 15.63% |
| Black | 5 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.83%
Born in Fairhope
95.94%
Native Born
4.06%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
2.26%
Naturalized
95.94% of Fairhope residents were born in the United States, with 42.83% having been born in Alabama. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,517 | 757 | 2.63% |
| 2028 | 28,760 | 757 | 2.7% |
| 2027 | 28,003 | 758 | 2.78% |
| 2026 | 27,245 | 757 | 2.86% |
| 2025 | 26,488 | 757 | 2.94% |
| 2024 | 25,731 | 757 | 3.03% |
| 2023 | 24,974 | 1,108 | 4.64% |
| 2022 | 23,866 | 565 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 23,301 | 599 | 2.64% |
| 2020 | 22,702 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 22,681 | 614 | 2.78% |
| 2018 | 22,067 | 1,143 | 5.46% |
| 2017 | 20,924 | 730 | 3.61% |
| 2016 | 20,194 | 665 | 3.41% |
| 2015 | 19,529 | 640 | 3.39% |
| 2014 | 18,889 | 702 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 18,187 | 840 | 4.84% |
| 2012 | 17,347 | 508 | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 16,839 | 502 | 3.07% |
| 2010 | 16,337 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,480 | 3,995 | 47.08% |
| 1990 | 8,485 | 1,199 | 16.46% |
| 1980 | 7,286 | 1,566 | 27.38% |
| 1970 | 5,720 | 862 | 17.74% |
| 1960 | 4,858 | 1,504 | 44.84% |
| 1950 | 3,354 | -26,163 | -88.64% |