Daphne, AL

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Population

24,685

1.61% growth

Median Age

37.8


Median Household Income

$65,739

6.88% growth

Poverty Rate

11.7%


Number of Employees

12,350

1.66% growth

Median Property Value

$189,700

2.76% growth

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Economy

Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Daphne, AL had a population of 24.7k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $65,739. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Daphne, AL grew from 24,295 to 24,685, a 1.61% increase and its median household income grew from $61,508 to $65,739, a 6.88% increase.

The population of Daphne, AL is 78.4% White Alone, 14.9% Black or African American Alone, and 2.64% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Daphne, AL speak a non-English language, and 97.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Daphne, AL are United States Sports Academy (98 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Daphne, AL is $189,700, and the homeownership rate is 64.5%. Most people in Daphne, AL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Daphne, AL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Daphne, AL employs 12.4k people. The largest industries in Daphne, AL are Retail Trade (1,859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,705 people), and Manufacturing (1,463 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,179), Wholesale Trade ($70,096), and Manufacturing ($55,645).

Median household income in Daphne, AL is $65,739. Males in Daphne, AL have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,615. The income inequality in Daphne, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$65,739

2017 value

± $4,292

6.88%

1 Year Growth

± 10.7%

Households in Daphne, AL have a median annual income of $65,739, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,508 in 2016, which represents a 6.88% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,549

Average Male Salary

± $1,465

$40,615

Average Female Salary

± $997

In 2017, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $58,018 ± $10,489

  2. White

    $47,885 ± $1,063

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $45,909 ± $38,465

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Daphne, AL is from Alabama.

0.46

2017 Wage GINI

0.458

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.343% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 107.04

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Daphne, AL was Census Tract 107.04 with a value of $70,132, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Daphne, AL (2.86k out of 24.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,590 ± 371

  2. Black

    896 ± 358

  3. Asian

    271 ± 227

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Daphne, AL is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

12.4k

2017 Value

± 961

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Daphne, AL grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 12.1k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Daphne, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,923 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,693 people), and Management Occupations (1,292 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Daphne, AL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Daphne, AL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,923 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,693 people), and Management Occupations (1,292 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Daphne, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.62 times higher than expected), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (1.53 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.47 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Daphne, AL, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($103,304), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($78,563), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($77,841).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.4k

2017 Value

± 961

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Daphne, AL grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 12.1k employees to 12.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Daphne, AL, are Retail Trade (1,859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,705 people), and Manufacturing (1,463 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Daphne, AL, though some of these residents may live in Daphne, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Daphne, AL, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,859 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,705 people), and Manufacturing (1,463 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Daphne, AL has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.98 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.72 times), and Retail Trade (1.32 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Daphne, AL, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,179), Wholesale Trade ($70,096), and Manufacturing ($55,645).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $43.7B

  2. Mixed freight

    $29.7B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $23.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $43.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$265B

2020 Value

$367B

Projected 2045 Value

38.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $265B. This is expected to increase 38.3% to $367B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $27.4B

  2. Florida

    $17.9B

  3. Tennessee

    $16.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $27.4B, followed by Florida with $17.9B and Tennessee and $16.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

93% of the population of Daphne, AL has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 8.13% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 2.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Daphne, AL was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Daphne, AL see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (1352 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2025 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1121 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Greene County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.1%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (1,352 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Baldwin County, AL in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

7.01%

Uninsured

55.9%

Employer Coverage

8.13%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

2.15%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Daphne, AL declined by 18.1% from 8.56% to 7.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Daphne, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Greene County

    21.1% prevalence

  2. Perry County

    20.9% prevalence

  3. Sumter County

    20.4% prevalence

Greene County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Alabama, at 21.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Alabama by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Daphne, AL is home to a population of 24.7k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.21% of Daphne, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.04k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Daphne, AL is composed of 19.3k White Alone residents (78.4%), 3.68k Black or African American Alone residents (14.9%), 652 Asian Alone residents (2.64%), 601 Hispanic or Latino residents (2.43%), 290 Two or More Races residents (1.17%), 120 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.486%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.7

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Daphne, AL was 37.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Daphne, AL are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Daphne, AL residents was 38.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.21%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

3.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

826 people

As of 2017, 4.21% of Daphne, AL residents (1.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Daphne, AL was 3.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    51,837 ± 5,560 people

  2. Guatemala

    11,080 ± 2,581 people

  3. India

    9,229 ± 2,356 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 51,837 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 11,080 and India with 9,229.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2017 Citizenship

98.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.9% of Daphne, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Daphne, AL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    19.3k ± 968

  2. Black or African American Alone

    3.68k ± 834

  3. Asian Alone

    652 ± 459

In 2017, there were 5.26 times more White Alone residents (19.3k people) in Daphne, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.68k Black or African American Alone and 652 Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Daphne, AL as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    608 ± 236

  2. Vietnam

    583 ± 167

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    493 ± 196

Daphne, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Daphne, AL awarded 98 degrees. The student population of Daphne, AL is skewed towards men, with 163 male students and 79 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Daphne, AL are White (64 and 65.3%), followed by Black or African American (12 and 12.2%), Unknown (12 and 12.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 6.12%).

The largest universities in Daphne, AL by number of degrees awarded are United States Sports Academy (98 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Daphne, AL are Sport & Fitness Management (54 and 55.1%), Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (18 and 18.4%), and Sports Studies (15 and 15.3%).

The median tuition costs in Daphne, AL are $14,652 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching

    10 degrees awarded

  2. Sport & Fitness Management

    25 degrees awarded

  3. Sports Studies

    11 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Daphne, AL was Physical Education Teaching & Coaching with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Daphne, AL according to their major.

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Universities

United States Sports Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

98 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$14,652

Median Private

In 2017, the Daphne, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was United States Sports Academy with 98 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

62

Degrees Awarded to Men

36

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 62 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Daphne, AL, which is 1.72 times more than the 36 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    64 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    12 degrees awarded

  3. Unknown

    12 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Daphne, AL were to White students. These 64 degrees mean that there were 5.33 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Daphne, AL was $189,700 in 2017, which is 0.826 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $184,600 to $189,700, a 2.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Daphne, AL is 64.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Daphne, AL have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Daphne, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$189,700

2017 Median

± $8,356

$184,600

2016 Median

± $8,164

In 2017, the median property value in Daphne, AL grew to to $189,700 from the previous year's value of $184,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Daphne, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Daphne, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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$65,739

Median Household Income

± $4,292

9.23k

Number of Households

± 781

In 2017, the median household income of the 9.23k households in Daphne, AL grew to $65,739 from the previous year's value of $61,508.

The following chart displays the households in Daphne, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Daphne, AL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Daphne, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

64.5%

2017 Homeownership

62%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 64.5% of the housing units in Daphne, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Daphne, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Daphne, AL have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Daphne, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    91.8%

  2. Carpooled

    3.85%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.37%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Daphne, AL was Drove Alone (91.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (3.85%) and those who Worked At Home (3.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Daphne, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Daphne, AL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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