Grand Bay, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population

3,765

4.38% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.7

1.45% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

2.82%

18.2% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$62,318

13.6% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$143,800

7.88% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,757

1.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Grand Bay, AL had a population of 3.77k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $62,318. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Grand Bay, AL grew from 3,607 to 3,765, a 4.38% increase and its median household income declined from $72,125 to $62,318, a −13.6% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Bay, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%).

None of the households in Grand Bay, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Grand Bay, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Grand Bay, AL was $143,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in Grand Bay, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 46.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Bay, AL was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Grand Bay, AL is home to a population of 3.77k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.876% of Grand Bay, AL residents were born outside of the country (33 people).

In 2023, there were 5.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.83k people) in Grand Bay, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 525 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 178 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Grand Bay, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Bay, AL was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grand Bay, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Bay, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.83k ± 526
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
525 ± 315
White (Hispanic)
178 ± 150

4.86%

Hispanic Population

183 people

4.86% of the people in Grand Bay, AL are hispanic (183 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grand Bay, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

0.876%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

33 people

0.943%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

34 people

As of 2023, 0.876% of Grand Bay, AL residents (33 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Bay, AL was 0.943%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grand Bay, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
192 ± 142
Korea
9 ± 19
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23

Grand Bay, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 21.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grand Bay, AL employs 1.76k people. The largest industries in Grand Bay, AL are Manufacturing (363 people), Construction (286 people), and Retail Trade (226 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($64,667), Manufacturing ($63,389), and Retail Trade ($60,091).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.76k

2023 Value

± 493

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 38.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Grand Bay, AL grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 1.73k employees to 1.76k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Bay, AL, are Material Moving Occupations (251 people), Sales & Related Occupations (244 people), and Management Occupations (240 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Bay, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.76k

2023 Value

± 493

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 38.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Grand Bay, AL grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 1.73k employees to 1.76k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Bay, AL, are Manufacturing (363 people), Construction (286 people), and Retail Trade (226 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Bay, AL, though some of these residents may live in Grand Bay, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,517

Median earning men ± $6,141

$48,010

Median earning women ± $12,939

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($63,774), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,879), and Construction ($58,080).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($61,227) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,291).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Grand Bay, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grand Bay, AL was $143,800 in 2023, which is 0.474 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $133,300 to $143,800, a 7.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Bay, AL is 79.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Grand Bay, AL have an average commute time of 46.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Bay, AL is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$143,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$63,908

$1,309

Median Property Taxes

±$424

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Bay, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Bay, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.6% of the housing units in Grand Bay, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Bay, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 66

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Grand Bay, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,318

Median Household Income

± $13,110

1.64k

Number of Households

± 464

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.64k households in Grand Bay, AL declined from $62,318 from the previous year's value of $72,125.

The following chart displays the households in Grand Bay, 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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (91.6%)
Worked At Home (5.83%)
Carpooled (2.57%)

In 2023, 91.6% of workers in Grand Bay, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.83%) and those who carpooled to work (2.57%).

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.

Commute Time

46.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Bay, AL have a longer commute time (46.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 14.3% of the workforce in Grand Bay, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand Bay, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grand Bay, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Bay, AL have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Bay, AL (102 out of 3.62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Bay, AL is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.5% of the population of Grand Bay, AL has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 7.38% on non-group plans, and 5.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mobile County, AL see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.89% decrease from the previous year (1455 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1948 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 879 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Mobile County, AL.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mobile County, AL

Primary care physicians in Mobile County, AL see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 2.89% decrease from the previous year (1,455 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.5%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

7.38%

Non-Group

5.02%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Bay, AL grew by 3.54% from 12.1% to 12.5%.

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

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