Demographics & People — Fairhope, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,360 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~26,200 |
| Median Age | 48.2 |
| Total Households | 9,315 |
| Family Households | 6,650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,629 |
| Black or African American | 694 |
| Asian | 131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,654 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,893 |
| English | 4,211 |
| American | 3,292 |
| Other groups | 2,889 |
| Irish | 2,507 |
| German | 2,183 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,048 |
| Italian | 958 |
| Scottish | 799 |
| Scotch-Irish | 587 |
Language
| English Only | 21,226 |
| Spanish | 521 |
| Population 5+ | 22,384 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,866 |
| Population 18+ | 17,135 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fairhope, Alabama.