Gulf Shores Demographics 2006   Summary Census 2000 2006 2011 Population 5,039 6,319 7,742 Households 2,341 3,061 3,853 Median Age 46.3 46.48 - Households by Income 2006 < $15,000 398 13.01% $15,000-$24,999 409 13.36% $25,000-$34,999 367 12.02% $35,000-$49,999 533 17.42% $50,000-$74,999 626 20.48% $75,000-$99,999 308 10.06% $100,000-$149,999 255 8.33% $150,000+ 162 5.32% Median Household Income, 2003 $45,516 Average Household Income, 2003 $59,197 Per Capita Income, 2003 $28,679 Population By Age 2006 0-4 241 3.82% 5-14 520 8.23% 15-19 350 5.54% 20-24 368 5.83% 25-34 662 10.47% 35-44 813 12.87% 45-64 2,068 32.73% 65-74 744 11.78% 75-84 434 6.87% 85+ 118 1.87% Education Attainment, Census 2000 Population 25+ Years 3,894 Less than 9th Grade 110 2.8% 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 249 6.4% High School Graduate (Includes equivalency) 1,034 26.6% Some College, No Degree 1,063 27.3% Associate Degree 253 6.5% Bachelor Degree 805 20.7% Graduate or Professional Degree 380 9.8% 2006 Population by Industry +16 Years 2006   Pop 16+: Employed 3,087 Accommodation/Food Service 417 13.50% Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Srvs 65 2.10% Agri/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting 25 0.08% Arts/Entertainment/Recreation 183 5.92% Construction 332 10.75% Education Services 178 5.76% Finance/Insurance 71 2.29% Health Care/Social Services 223 7.22% Information 40 1.29% Manufacturing 122 3.95% Mgmt of Companies/Enterprises 0 0.00% Mining 15 0.04% Other Services (Expect Public Admin) 243 7.87% Prof/Scientific/Tech Services 160 5.18% Public Administration 98 3.17% Real Estate/Rental/Leasing 206 6.67% Retail Trade 531 17.20% Transportation/Warehousing 98 3.17% Utilities 15 0.04% Wholesale Trade 68 2.20% 2006 Population by Occupation +16 Years 2006 Pop 16+: Employed 3,087 Architecture/Engineering 58 1.87% Arts/Designs/Entertainment/Sports/Media 53 1.71% Building/Grounds Cleaning/Maintenance 152 4.92% Business/Financial 100 3.23% Community/Social Services 16 0.05% Computer and Mathematical 8 0.02% Construction/Extraction 268 8.68% Education/Training/Library 174 5.63% Farming/Fishing/Forestry 26 0.08% Food Preparation/Serving Related 322 10.43% Healthcare Practitioner/Technician 138 4.47% Healthcare Support 34 1.10% Installation/Maintenance/Repair 153 4.95% Legal 26 0.08% Life/Physical/Social Science 7 0.02% Management incl Farmers/Farm Mgrs 217 7.02% Office Administrative Support 280 9.07% Personal Care Service 130 4.21% Production 109 3.53% Protective Service 53 1.71% Sales/Related 631 20.44% Transportation/Material Moving 133 4.30% Annual Estimates of the Population July 1, 2000 5,352 July 1, 2001 5,519 July 1, 2002 5,608 July 1, 2003 5,815 July 1, 2004 6,295 July 1, 2005 7,263 Source:  ESRI Business Information Solutions, 2006 For additional information and monthly updates go to www.gulfshores.com/stats

 

 

*The above information is from the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce website. Be sure to visit their site for more detailed information.

About Allen Johnson – aka The Beachman

Attain that ultimate goal
My passion for real estate guides everything I do. It brings me joy to help my clients achieve their real estate dreams. Let me help you attain that ultimate goal here in beautiful Pleasure Island which includes the areas of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key Florida.

The secret to my success is no secret at all
To me the real estate business is simple. The secret to my success is no secret at all. I treat my customers like family. I strive to be consistent and thorough when working with clients. I know the market and the properties for sale. And, most importantly, I love what I do. Real estate here on Paradise Island and the surrounding areas is not just my profession; it's my passion.

I can help make your dreams a reality
Whether you are selling property, buying a place to build your dream home, purchasing a vacation getaway, seeking a real estate investment or interested in development opportunities, I bring the experience and knowledge you desire. Whatever your needs, I can help make your dreams a reality. Call me at (251) 609-1574 or Email Me to discuss the possibilities. Check out my favorite picks, or perform a custom search for Gulf Shores real estate or Orange Beach Real Estate.

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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).