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 -- 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

 

 

*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).