Orange Beach is a city located in Baldwin County Alabama. Orange Beach has a 2024 population of 8,668. Orange Beach is currently growing at a rate of 1.57% annually and its population has increased by 6.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,131 in 2020.
The average household income in Orange Beach is $116,290 with a poverty rate of 5.55%. The median age in Orange Beach is 51.1 years: 51 years for males, and 51.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orange Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,268 | 88.16% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 4.63% |
| Black or African American | 371 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 96 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,931 | 2.09 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 2,071 | 2.69 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 1,491 | 1.04 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Female | 263 | 2.89 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Male | 106 | 3.19 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 1.06% |
| Associates Degree | 305 | 4.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,517 | 22.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 981 | 14.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,914 | 28.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 1,736 | 26.19% |
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 | 5,911 | 5,798 | 2,379 |
| Black | 371 | 371 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 154 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 97 | 41 |
| Asian | 96 | 33 | 7 |
| Other Race | 69 | 69 | 16 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,397 | $92,687 | $63,276 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,125 | $66,364 | $125,074 |
| High School Graduate | $35,837 | $53,306 | $29,573 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,134 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,113 | $67,240 | $38,958 |
| Some College | $54,489 | $66,416 | $28,265 |
$53,113
Average Earnings
$67,240
Average Male
$38,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.58% of Orange Beach residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,265 | 446 | 6.14% |
| Multiple | 382 | 10 | 2.62% |
5.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.91%
Male Poverty Rate
4.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orange Beach is White, with 6.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orange Beach is Multiple, with 2.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.25% |
| Some College | 4.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
| High School | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.24% |
| Male Employed | 3.97% |
| Female Employed | 1.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,328 | $138,658 |
| Households | $89,034 | $116,290 |
| Married Families | $111,723 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,071 | $79,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
940
Number of Veterans
694
Male Veterans
246
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 595 |
| Second Gulf War | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 75+ | 336 |
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 838 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 86.6% |
| Other Race | 69 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 14.21% |
| Native American | 7 | 28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
46.58%
Born in Orange Beach
96.12%
Native Born
3.88%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
96.12% of Orange Beach residents were born in the United States, with 46.58% having been born in Alabama. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,340 | 135 | 1.47% |
| 2028 | 9,205 | 134 | 1.48% |
| 2027 | 9,071 | 134 | 1.5% |
| 2026 | 8,937 | 135 | 1.53% |
| 2025 | 8,802 | 134 | 1.55% |
| 2024 | 8,668 | 134 | 1.57% |
| 2023 | 8,534 | 84 | 0.99% |
| 2022 | 8,450 | 133 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 8,317 | 186 | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 8,131 | 1,898 | 30.45% |
| 2019 | 6,233 | 124 | 2.03% |
| 2018 | 6,109 | 84 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 6,025 | 105 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 5,920 | 122 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 5,798 | 63 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,735 | 69 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 5,666 | 79 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 5,587 | 67 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 5,520 | 71 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 5,449 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,784 | -5,556 | -59.49% |