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Spanish Fort, AL


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men810
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women810
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime88

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