Demographics & People — Orange Beach, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,244 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,800 |
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| Median Age | 50.6 |
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| Total Households | 3,931 |
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| Family Households | 2,440 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,268 |
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| Black or African American | 371 |
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| Asian | 96 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 227 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 2,415 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,693 |
| Irish | 1,236 |
| English | 924 |
| Other groups | 743 |
| German | 676 |
| French (except Basque) | 414 |
| Scottish | 317 |
| European | 212 |
| Italian | 188 |
Language
| English Only | 7,747 |
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| Spanish | 69 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,021 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 971 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,790 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Orange Beach, Alabama.
