Orange Beach Demographics - 2006

Summary Census 2000 2006 2011

Population

3,731

4,556

5,173

Households

1,757

2,281

2,667

Median Age

44.2

44.77

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Households by Income 2006

< $15,000

296

12.97%

$15,000-$24,999

302

13.24%

$25,000-$34,999

279

12.27%

$35,000-$49,999

395

17.35%

$50,000-$74,999

387

17.01%

$75,000-$99,999

271

11.88%

$100,000-$149,999

199

8.72%

$150,000+

150

6.85%

  Median Household Income, 2006

$48,000

Average Household Income, 2006

$66,511

Per Capita Income, 2006

$36,604


Population By Age 2006

0-4

196

4.30%

5-14

388

8.52%

15-19

225

4.94%

20-24

287

6.32%

25-34

496

10.88%

35-44

631

13.86%

45-64

1,546

33.93%

65-74

464

10.20%

75-84

262

5.77%

85+

58

1.27%


Education Attainment, Census 2000

Population 25+ Years

3,006

Less than 9th Grade

63

2.1%

9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma

286

9.5%

High School Graduate (Includes equivalency)

859

28.6%

Some College, No Degree

814

27.1%

Associate Degree

243

8.1%

Bachelor Degree

463

15.4%

Graduate or Professional Degree

278

9.2%


2006 Population by Industry +16 Years 2006

Pop 16+: Employed

2,400

Accommodation/Food Service

328

13.67%

Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Srvs

87

3.62%

Agri/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting

9

0.03%

Arts/Entertainment/Recreation

125

5.20%

Construction

327

13.62%

Education Services

107

4.45%

Finance/Insurance

56

2.33%

Health Care/Social Services

145

6.04%

Information

35

1.45%

Manufacturing

105

4.37%

Mgmt of Companies/Enterprises

0

0.00%

Mining

11

0.04%

Other Services (Expect Public Admin)

152

6.33%

Prof/Scientific/Tech Services

156

6.50%

Public Administration

73

3.04%

Real Estate/Rental/Leasing

131

5.45%

Retail Trade

379

15.79%

Transportation/Warehousing

100

4.16%

Utilities

9

0.03%

Wholesale Trade

63

2.62%


2006 Population by Occupation +16 Years 2006

Pop 16+: Employed

2,400

Architecture/Engineering

13

0.05%

Arts/Designs/Entertainment/Sports/Media

55

2.29%

Building/Grounds Cleaning/Maintenance

108

4.50%

Business/Financial

82

3.41%

Community/Social Services

37

1.54%

Computer and Mathematical

3

0.01%

Construction/Extraction

266

11.08%

Education/Training/Library

101

4.20%

Farming/Fishing/Forestry

9

0.03%

Food Preparation/Serving Related

232

9.67%

Healthcare Practitioner/Technician

79

3.29%

Healthcare Support

54

2.25%

Installation/Maintenance/Repair

106

4.38%

Legal

34

1.41%

Life/Physical/Social Science

5

0.02%

Management incl Farmers/Farm Mgrs

344

14.33%

Office Administrative Support

182

7.58%

Personal Care Service

64

2.67%

Production

59

2.45%

Protective Service

46

1.91%

Sales/Related

411

17.12%

Transportation/Material Moving

111

4.62%


Annual Estimates of the Population
July 1, 2000 3,858
July 1, 2001 4,120
July 1, 2002 4,279
July 1, 2003 4,377
July 1, 2004 4,691
July 1, 2005 5,055


Source:  ESRI Business Information Solutions, 2003

 

 

 

 

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Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Area Info

Climate
The Gulf Coast Area has a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 67.4 degrees. The average temperature in January is 51.4 degrees. The average temperature in July is 81.8 degrees. The average annual precipitation is 67 inches, and the growing season is 292 days.

Education
Education is a fundamental block in building a bright future. The Gulf Coast Area opened a brand new high school during 1999 in Gulf Shores (ph. 251.968.4747). The area has two elementary schools; they are Gulf Shores Elementary (ph. 251.968.7375) and Orange Beach Elementary (ph. 251.981.5662). Gulf Shores Middle School (ph. 251.968.8719) offers an excellent curriculum in preparation for high school. All public schools are part of the Baldwin County school system. If you are interested in private education, you also have the option of Bayside Academy (ph. 251.955.5211), which includes age 3yrs – Grade 4.

Healthcare
The nearest hospital is South Baldwin Regional Medical Center (ph. 800.580.3627) located in Foley. South Baldwin Medical Center offers 24-hour emergency services (ph. 251.952.3400). Numerous medical professionals practice in the area providing both family practice and specialized care.

Airports
Corporate and Private air service is available in Gulf Shores from the Jack Edwards Municipal Airport, with a full Instrument Landing System and the longest paved runway being 7000 feet. The closest commercial air service is available in Pensacola, roughly 30 miles away, at the Pensacola Regional Airport (ph. 850.435.1746). Major carriers serving the airport are Continental, US Airways, Delta, Northwest, and American. Other commercial airports are located in Mobile (ph. 251.633.0313) and Gulf Port, Mississippi (ph. 228.863.5951).

Shopping
The area offers many shops ranging from casual apparel and beachwear to upscale fashion and specialty boutiques. If you are a bargain hunter, you can find 120 factory outlet stores in Foley.

Parks and Recreation
The nearest state park is the Gulf State Park (ph. 251.948.7275). The 6,000-acre park area offers campsites, picnic areas, 18-hole golf course, 825 foot fishing pier, 144 room hotel and convention center. Other parks in the area include Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge (ph. 251.540.7720), Meyer Park (ph. 251.968.4420), Johnnie Sims Park and Kids Park (ph. 251.968.4420), and Wade Ward Nature Park (ph. 251.968.4420).

State/Local Income Tax
For detailed information about Alabama income tax, contact the Alabama Department of Revenue, Individual and Corporate Tax Division (ph. 251.242.1000). In most instances, local governments in Alabama do not levy city, town, or county income taxes.

Property Taxes
Property (Ad Valorem) taxes are taxes on real business and/or personal property. “Ad Valorem” means “according to value”. For details, call the Revenue Commissioner’s office (ph. 251.943.5061, ext. 2840).