Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island, Alabama

Dauphin Island, Alabama, in Mobile county, is 30 miles S of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 119 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is located in the Mobile metropolitan area. Dauphin Island has a population of 1,371.

The People and Families of Dauphin Island

In Dauphin Island, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Dauphin Island people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dauphin Island had a median family income of $50,476. People in Dauphin Island generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Dauphin Island than most places. The town enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dauphin Island gave more campaign money ($1,000) 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.

Dauphin Island Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Dauphin Island. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Dauphin Island is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Dauphin Island, 93% of commuters drive to work. Dauphin Island is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Dauphin Island, AL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dauphin Island Almanac

Dauphin Island Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dauphin Island Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dauphin Island, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dauphin Island Colleges

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