Spanish Fort, AL

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Spanish Fort, Alabama, in Baldwin county, is 7 miles E of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 138 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Mobile metropolitan area. Spanish Fort contains a population of approximately 5,423.

The People and Families of Spanish Fort

In Spanish Fort, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Spanish Fort, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spanish Fort had a median family income of $67,844. The typical family in Spanish Fort is better off than most in Alabama. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Spanish Fort. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Spanish Fort.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Spanish Fort favored Michael Badnarik in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Spanish Fort.

Spanish Fort Housing

Spanish Fort has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alabama, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Spanish Fort, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Spanish Fort, AL

Comparing Spanish Fort 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
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Spanish Fort Almanac

Spanish Fort Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Spanish Fort Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Spanish Fort residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Spanish Fort, 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

Spanish Fort Colleges

(List of All Alabama Colleges)

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