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Daphne, Alabama


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Daphne, Alabama

Daphne, Alabama, in Baldwin county, is 10 miles SE of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 137 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is located in the Mobile metropolitan area. Daphne has a population of 16,581.

The People and Families of Daphne

In Daphne, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Daphne had a median family income of $61,563. People in Daphne generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Daphne than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Daphne gave more campaign money ($12,050) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Daphne is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Daphne Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Daphne. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Daphne, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

Of Note

High Points

Daphne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDaphne Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDaphne College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDaphne Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyDaphne People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDaphne Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDaphne Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Daphne Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Daphne, AL

Comparing Daphne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime78

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